Krum West — Anna 345 kV Transmission Line Project

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Texas is continuing to increase the integration of renewable energy into the Texas electric market. Reliable electric facilities must be in place to support the increased levels of renewable energy and to provide efficient means for this power to reach electric consumers.

As part of this on-going process, Oncor Electric Delivery Company is proposing to construct a new double circuit 345 kV electric transmission line interconnecting a new switching station to be located near the town of Krum, Texas with the existing Anna switching station located near the town of Anna, Texas.

This project has been recommended by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to ensure continued safe and reliable electric service to the State due to the increased integration of electric energy generated by wind production facilities. Completion of the project will enable the new transmission system to efficiently move wind-generated electric power to market and will add valuable capacity to the entire transmission system.

  • Voltage and Structure Type - The project is proposed to be a 345 kV transmission line constructed on Lattice Steel V Towers.

Project Details

  • Project One Pager - The One Pager includes a short description of the project, approval process and contact information.
  • Public Meeting - A Public Meeting Notice, which includes a map of the study area for the project, was mailed to public officials and potentially affected landowners and published in the local newspapers. The Public Meetings were held in Gainesville on June 14, Aubrey on June 15, Celina on June 16, and in Whitesboro on June 17, 2010. The Informational handouts available at the meeting included an explanation of the project, map showing preliminary routes, proposed structures and the licensing process.
  • Application – On September 8, 2010, Oncor filed an Application at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) under Docket No. 38597 to construct and operate the proposed project. The Application includes a route map that shows the preferred and alternate routes. Oncor's Application and other documents filed at the PUCT in the Docket can be viewed on the PUCT Website.
  • Public Notice - A Public Notice and Notice maps announcing the filing of Oncor's application in Docket No. 38597 will be published in the local newspapers on of September 15, 2010. Utilities, cities, counties, and landowners potentially affected by the project were mailed a notice.
  • Procedural Schedule - Order No. 5 in Docket No. 38597 adopted a Procedural Schedule that sets out the dates for the administration of Oncor's application. Interested parties should be advised that the Procedural Schedule is potentially subject to change and should regularly consult the PUCT Website regarding any subsequent scheduling modifications.
  • Hearing on the Merits - A Hearing regarding Oncor’s Application was held December 13-16, 2010 in Austin.
  • Final Intervenor Maps, Hearing Exhibit 2
  • PUCT Decision – On March 7, 2011, the PUCT issued the Final Order for this project and selected the route as shown on the Approved Route map.

Oncor representatives can be contacted regarding the Krum West — Anna Transmission Project at 214-486-7343.