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Rebcon LLC's Statement of Position on the Division 138kV Transmission Line Project

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued a regulatory document outlining Rebcon LLC's statement of position on the Division 138kV Transmission Line Project. Rebcon, a private property owner, opposes the proposed transmission line along Route 284, citing concerns about the impact on its property and the cost-effectiveness of the alternative Route 290. The City of Arlington and Prologis have also endorsed Route 290, which Rebcon believes is the preferred route due to its shorter length and lower cost.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rebcon LLC opposes the proposed transmission line along Route 284, citing concerns about the impact on its property and the cost-effectiveness of the alternative Route 290.
  • Rebcon believes that Route 290 is the preferred route due to its shorter length and lower cost, which would avoid crossing Rebcon's property and limit negative impacts on the property's functionality and value.
  • The City of Arlington and Prologis have endorsed Route 290 in their respective Statements of Position.
  • Oncor estimates that Route 290 would cost approximately $90.25 million, compared to Route 284's estimated cost of $86.5 million.
  • The real difference in cost between Route 284 and Route 290 is approximately $4 million, largely due to differences in right-of-way and land acquisition costs.
  • Rebcon notes that Route 290 is one of the shortest proposed routes, running an approximate 3.61 miles in length, and is significantly less expensive than most other routes.

Statistics:

  • Oncor estimates Route 290 would cost approximately $90.25 million (Section III, Cost Effectiveness of the proposed routes, item 6).
  • The least expensive of the proposed routes is estimated to cost approximately $82.1 million, and the most expensive is estimated to cost approximately $123.3 million (Section III, Cost Effectiveness of the proposed routes, item 6).
  • The real difference in cost between Route 284 and Route 290 is approximately $4 million (Section III, Cost Effectiveness of the proposed routes, item 7).
  • Right-of-way and land acquisition costs for Route 284 were estimated at $37,383,000, while those for Route 290 were estimated at $41,163,000 (Section III, Cost Effectiveness of the proposed routes, item 7).
  • Route 290 is one of the shortest proposed routes, running an approximate 3.61 miles in length (Section III, Cost Effectiveness of the proposed routes, item 5).

Sources:

  • [APPLICABLE CODE- 16 Texas Administrative Code SSSS 22.124]
  • [Application of Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC to Amend Its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Division 138-kV Transmission Line in Tarrant and Dallas Counties]

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