How does LCRA TSCs routing process differ from the CPS Energy Facility General Routing and Siting Process?
The two processes are very similar. The CPS Energy Facility General Routing/Siting Process was designed based on the Public Utility Commission’s Routing guidelines that are used by LCRA TSC. LCRA TSC and CPS Energy will provide information to the public, conduct joint open houses, evaluate public input, and jointly evaluate all potential route segments. LCRA TSC and CPS Energy will agree on a final preferred route, which will be recommended for approval to their respective regulatory authorities: CPS Energy will take the recommended route to the CPS Energy Board of Trustees for approval. After approval, CPS Energy requests the San Antonio City Council approve an ordinance to acquire right-of way by eminent domain, if necessary. LCRA TSC will take the same recommendation to the PUC.
