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MidAmerican Energy Company Seeks Franchise for Electric Transmission Line in Iowa

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MidAmerican Energy Company has submitted a petition to the Iowa Public Utilities Commission to construct and operate an electric transmission line in Sioux, O'Brien, Plymouth, and Cherokee Counties, Iowa. The proposed line, consisting of 11.62 miles of high-voltage transmission line, is intended to serve a public use and comply with all laws and regulations administered by the Iowa Utilities Board. The project's construction is set to commence by September 1st, 2022.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed electric transmission line will span approximately 11.62 miles, operating at a maximum voltage of 72,500 volts.
  • The construction of the line is proposed to commence by September 1st, 2022, and will be completed in accordance with the requirements of 199 Iowa Administrative Code chapter 25, "Iowa Electrical Safety Code."
  • MidAmerican Energy Company has obtained 49 easements out of the total 51 required for the project, and plans to hold informational meetings in each affected county.
  • The company will make available to the public a map of the proposed route and has agreed to pay all costs and expenses associated with the franchise proceeding.
  • The project is subject to the enforcement of laws and regulations related to public utilities, franchises, and transmission lines in force or enacted thereafter.

Statistics:

  • The proposed electric transmission line will be approximately 11.62 miles in length.
  • The construction of the line is set to commence by September 1st, 2022.
  • 49 easements have been obtained, out of a total of 51 required.
  • The project will serve a public use and comply with all laws and regulations administered by the Iowa Utilities Board.
  • The company will pay all costs and expenses associated with the franchise proceeding, including costs of inspections, hearings, salaries, publishing of notice, and other associated expenses.

Sources:

  • STATE OF IOWA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE UTILITIES BOARD IN RE: MidAmerican Energy Company DOCKET NO. E- 22499 PETITION FOR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE FRANCHISE.
  • Filed with the Iowa Utilities Board on August 29, 2022, E-22499.

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