How does BPA determine where a new transmission line or substation might go?
Once the need for a transmission project is established, specific requirements for enhancing or expanding the existing transmission system are developed, including where a new line would start and end and the locations of new substations. Once these factors are established, BPA engineers and other professionals develop preliminary routes for the new line. Line location is influenced by the existing terrain and by an attempt to keep the new line short, thereby less expensive, and easily accessible for maintenance. At the same time, siting engineers look for ways to avoid homes, schools, businesses, other structures and environmentally sensitive and protected areas. After this initial siting process, the public and all potentially interested parties will be invited to offer their comments and suggestions on the proposed routes or route segments and on factors we should consider in further refining the routes. We understand that property owners often do not want their property used for pu
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