This form is used when Grantee has granted an Easement and Right of Way to Grantee, its successors and assigns, for an easement and right of way for overhead and underground electric supply and communications facilities, consisting of a variable number of wires and cables, supporting structures, surface mounted equipment, conduits, and all necessary or desirable appurtenances.
Virginia Easement and Right of Way for Electrical and Communication Lines and Facilities refer to the legal rights granted to utility companies to use private land for the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical and communication infrastructure. These easements provide necessary access to utility companies to ensure the reliable and efficient delivery of essential services to communities in Virginia. There are several types of easements and right of way in Virginia specifically related to electrical and communication lines and facilities: 1. Electric Transmission Easement: This type of easement allows electric utility companies to build and maintain high-voltage transmission lines across private properties. These lines transmit electricity over long distances to serve a wide geographic area or connect different transmission substations. 2. Electric Distribution Easement: These easements enable electric utilities to install and maintain distribution lines that deliver electricity from transmission lines to individual homes, businesses, and other facilities. Distribution easements are usually less intrusive and involve lower voltage lines. 3. Telecommunications Easement: These easements cover the installation, operation, and maintenance of communication lines, including telephone, cable television, internet, and fiber optic cables. Telecommunication companies require these easements to connect homes and businesses with essential communication services. 4. Utility Access Easement: Utility access easements provide necessary rights to utility companies to access private properties for maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of existing electrical and communication infrastructure. These easements may be required along with transmission or distribution easements to ensure continued reliable service. It is important to note that specific terminology, regulations, and requirements related to Virginia easements and right of way for electrical and communication lines and facilities may vary depending on local jurisdictions and utility providers. These easements are typically legally binding agreements between the property owner and the utility company, outlining the rights and responsibilities of both parties. Properly executed easements and right of way agreements help maintain essential services, promote infrastructure development, and ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of electrical and communication systems throughout Virginia.
