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Corn Belt Power Cooperative Seeks Amendment to Electric Transmission Line Franchise

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The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) is considering an amendment to a franchise granted to Corn Belt Power Cooperative in 2004 to erect, maintain, and operate an electric transmission line in Buena Vista County, Iowa. The proposed amendment seeks to add 6.24 miles of additional circuit with a maximum voltage of 72,500 volts, relocate 2.5 miles of electric transmission line, or increase the maximum voltage of 2.5 miles of line. The line currently consists of 69.79 miles of 72,500-volt line, 24.01 miles of 169,000-volt line, and 0 miles of line capable of operating at an unspecified maximum voltage.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Iowa Utilities Commission is considering an amendment to a franchise granted to Corn Belt Power Cooperative in 2004.
  • The proposed amendment seeks to add 6.24 miles of additional circuit with a maximum voltage of 72,500 volts or relocate 2.5 miles of electric transmission line.
  • The line currently consists of 69.79 miles of 72,500-volt line, 24.01 miles of 169,000-volt line, and 0 miles of line capable of operating at an unspecified maximum voltage.
  • Construction of the proposed line is proposed to commence by 2025, and existing easements have been obtained for 1.5 miles of the proposed line.
  • The franchise amendment is in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 478 and 199 Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) chapter 11.

Statistics:

  • 69.79 miles: current length of 72,500-volt electric transmission line.
  • 24.01 miles: current length of 169,000-volt electric transmission line.
  • 6.24 miles: proposed addition of new circuit.
  • 2.5 miles: proposed relocation of electric transmission line.
  • 0 miles: current length of line capable of operating at an unspecified maximum voltage.
  • 2004: year the original franchise was granted to Corn Belt Power Cooperative.
  • 2025: proposed year of construction commencement.

Sources:

  • IOWA UTILITIES COMMISSION. STATE OF IOWA IOWA UTILITIES COMMISSION IN RE: CORN BELT POWER COOPERATIVE DOCKET NO. E- 21496 AMENDMENT NO. 4.
  • IOWA CODE. Chapter 478.
  • 199 IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (IAC) Chapter 11.

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