LCRA TSC filed its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) application for the Twin Buttes to McCamey D 345-kV Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ) transmission line project with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) on January 15, 2010. PUC Docket No. 37778 has been assigned to this project. To review filings for this project go to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) document Web site at http://interchange.puc.state.tx.us/WebApp/Interchange/application/dbapps/login/pgLogin.asp and click on the "Login" button (you don't need a user name as all visitors are "guests"). Then type “37778” (the project's PUC docket number) in the "Control Number" field.
LCRA TSC is requesting approval from the PUC to amend its CCN to construct the CREZ Twin Buttes to McCamey D transmission line project. The project is a single-circuit, double-circuit capable 345- kilovolt (kV) line. LCRA TSC initially will install one 345-kV circuit on the transmission line, which will accommodate a second 345-kV circuit when necessary.
The proposed transmission line will connect the existing Twin Buttes Station, located in northwestern Tom Green County, to the designated McCamey D Station, located in northern Schleicher County. This transmission line may be located in portions of Tom Green, Irion and Schleicher counties. A map showing project links LCRA TSC used to develop the preferred route (TM 5 consisting of links a1 – a2 – a5 – a6 – a8 – a12 – a14 – a23 – a34’ – a36), alternative routes, and link descriptions can be found here.
Potentially affec landowners will have 30 days to request intervenor status in this proceeding, PUC Docket No. 37778. LCRA TSC mailed letters to directly affected landowners, as required by the PUC, on Jan. 15. The PUC brochure entitled “Landowners and Transmission Line Cases at the PUC for Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ) Projects” provides basic information about how you may participate in this docket, and how you may contact the PUC.
The PUC will make a decision on the final route within 181 days of LCRA TSC’s filing its CCN application. The PUC can approve the application as presented, approve it with modifications, or deny it. If the PUC approves the project, LCRA TSC will send a final notice to directly affected landowners indicating if their property is on the approved route.
For more information, contact:
Sara Morgenroth
Senior Regulatory Case Manager
Lower Colorado River Authority
P.O. Box 220 – BTC 151
Austin, Texas 78767-0220
1-800-776-5272, Ext. 4151, or (512) 369-4151
sara.morgenroth@lcra.org
