✅ Yes in Texas: PUC officials approved a 765-kV line that would carry electrons nearly 400 miles to the Permian Basin, where the booming oil & gas industry says it needs more power. The commission had a condition: They directed CPS Energy and AEP Texas to address residents’ concerns with the route.
⛔ No in West Virginia: State PSC staff have opposed the 500-kV Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link project, which would run through parts of PA, WV, MD, and VA. Why? NextEra “erroneously stated” that AEP customer rates would not be affected, according to the commission.
Tue, Sep 15
Molly Glick
Energy Central Team
NEWS: As Texas approves new high-voltage transmission lines, West Virginia hits the brakes.
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