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Siting Transmission “Challenges”

Siting Transmission “Challenges”. CREA - Energy Innovations Summit October 14, 2011. The reason……. Our lifestyles depend on electricity being there when we need it …. “Flip the Switch” syndrome Electricity can't be effectively stored

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Siting Transmission “Challenges”

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  1. Siting Transmission“Challenges” CREA - Energy Innovations Summit October 14, 2011

  2. The reason……

  3. Our lifestyles depend on electricity being there when we need it …. • “Flip the Switch” syndrome • Electricity can't be effectively stored • It has to be produced and delivered the moment it's needed • This requires a complex system to produce and deliver electricity

  4. Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Operate in four states Governed by a 44-member board, representing Tri-State’s 44 member co-ops 250,000 square mile member service territory

  5. The grid…………. Tri-State wholly or jointly owns, operates and maintains a 5,267-mile high-voltage transmission network throughout four states

  6. Why all the fuss.…? NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE VERSUS….. …..NIMBY, BANANA, NOPE

  7. What is “siting”? - The act of finding a place for any permanent use or occupation. There is a process…..

  8. Systematic analysis……… • Define study area • Collect and map resource data • ID opportunities and constraints • Develop macro corridors • ID alternative routes • Solicit pubic input • Develop route evaluation criteria • Quantify evaluation matrix • Select preferred alternative • Note: Actual order and number of steps will vary by company, regulatory framework, jurisdictions, etc.

  9. Why so complicated…..? • Perceptions • Land Use • Residential subdivisions/Rural development • Agricultural considerations • Grazing, pivot irrigation, cropland • Airports, schools • Property Value Concerns • Proximity/Visual • Acquisition Process • Environmental Concerns • Public versus Private Land • Specially Designated Lands (WSAs, ACECs, SWAs) • Approvals Required Before Construction • Federal, State, Local, Land Rights Acquisition processes

  10. Challenges……. • Predictable Schedules • Business Needs vs. Regulatory Requirements • Building Consensus • Need vs. Impact • Regional Needs/Local Concern • Educate • “Overhead” versus “Underground” • Cost? • Land Rights Acquisition

  11. It could be worse….

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