Bell County East - TNP One 345 kV Transmission Project

As the state’s economy continues to grow at a brisk pace, it is important to take steps to ensure that a reliable electric system is in place to support electric load growth. Specifically, Oncor Electric Delivery proposes to construct an electric transmission line interconnecting the proposed Bell County East Switching Station, to be located southeast of Temple, with the existing TNP One Switching Station, located at the TNP One generating plant. As recommended by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, this project is needed to ensure continued safe and reliable electric service to the state and the entire local region as new generation is added to support the State’s growing economy. Completion of the project will provide necessary system upgrades that will improve the transmission system’s ability to move bulk electric power north and south and will add valuable capacity to the entire transmission system. In addition, construction of this project will mitigate millions of dollars in congestion costs, resulting in savings in electricity production costs that will ultimately be passed on to electric consumers.

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

Project Events

• 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 Meeting was held in Rosebud on September 23, 2008.

Oncor representatives can be contacted regarding the Bell County Project at 214-486-7880.