Oklaunion — Bowman 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 the existing Bowman Switching Station located just southwest of the city of Wichita Falls with a new switching station to be located near the existing switching station at the Oklaunion generating station which is located a short distance to the east of the city of Vernon, 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 was mailed to public officials and potentially affected landowners April 13, 2009 and published in the local newspapers beginning April 13, 2009. The Public Meetings were held April 22, 2009 in Electra and April 23, 2009 in Holliday. 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 16, 2009, Oncor filed an Application at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) under Docket No. 37408 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 Docket No. 37408 can be viewed on the PUCT Website.
  • Public Notice - A Public Notice announcing the filing of Oncor's application in Docket No. 37408 was published in the local newspapers on September 24th, 2009. Cities, counties, and landowners potentially affected by the Application were mailed or hand delivered a notice of the filing of the application.
  • Procedural Schedule - Order No. 5 in Docket No. 37408 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 will be held December 16-18, 2009 at the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Austin.

Oncor representatives can be contacted regarding the Oklaunion — Bowman Transmission Project at 214-486-7337.