Rocky Mountain Power plans 54-mile transmission line in Southern Utah
What happened
Rocky Mountain Power is planning a 54-mile, 345-kV transmission line in southern Utah. The project will connect the Three Peaks Substation northwest of Cedar City to the Purgatory Flat Substation in Hurricane. The high-voltage power line project is projected to be completed and in service by 2033.
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Why it matters
The proposed transmission line is part of Rocky Mountain Power's long-term efforts to ensure the regional transmission system can deliver electricity safely, efficiently, and reliably as communities grow and energy needs increase.
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Who's involved
- companyPlans and manages the construction of the high-voltage power line.
- Cedar CityServes as a connection point for the new transmission line.
- HurricaneServes as a connection point for the new transmission line.
Who could feel it
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- Cedar CitySpeculative
Cedar City could see increased regional energy capacity and reliability.
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Hurricane
city in Washington County, Utah, United States
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Cedar City
city in Iron County, Utah, United States
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