Cardinal Conversation: Proposed powerline sparks controversy

A proposed extra-high-voltage power line that would run from Campbell County to Culpeper County is drawing active opposition along its possible route.

The line would carry 765-kilovolts of electricity, a rarity in Virginia.

It would require a 200-foot wide right-of-way and taller towers than most existing transmission lines.

Valley Link, a partnership of power companies and related interests, is preparing to apply to the State Corporation Commission for permission to build the line.

Cardinal News reporter Matt Busse (BUS-ee) is covering this story, and he spoke with Fred Echols.