Rocky Forge Wind
78.2 MW generation in Botetourt, VA · In queue since August 2014 · Proposed COD December 2026
78.2 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Wind
11y 7m
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Status
COD target: 2026
Total Duration
12y 4m
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
PJM processes interconnection requests through multi-phase System Impact Studies (SIS).
Typical: ~48 months (historically longest)
Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Project under construction
Typical: 18–36 months
Proposed COD: 2026-12-31
State
VA
County
Botetourt
Region
PJM
Developer
—
Utility
Dominion
Entity
PJM
Point of Interconnection
Lexington-Low Moor 230kV
Data Source
LBNL + Live
“Nobody’s asked to come see wind turbines”: Botetourt County B&B owners question Rocky Forge wind farm’s impact
“Nobody's asked to come see wind turbines”: Botetourt County B&B owners question Rocky Forge wind farm's impact. The 13-turbine project is...
“Nobody’s asked to come see wind turbines”: Botetourt County B&B owners question Rocky Forge wind farm’s impact
Construction is under way on Rocky Forge, which Apex Clean Energy describes as Virginia's first large land-based wind project.
“Nobody’s asked to come see wind turbines”: Botetourt County B&B owners question Rocky Forge wind farm’s impact
Construction is under way on Rocky Forge, which Apex Clean Energy describes as Virginia's first large land-based wind project.
Virginia’s first wind farm to supply all power to Google
Construction is underway on the Rocky Forge Wind Project, Virginia's first land-based wind farm, located in Botetourt County.
Last updated 2026-03-26