Las Cruces - MiloTransmission Line Relocation Project

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AEP Texas representatives plan to upgrade the electrical transmission system in the north Laredo area. The planned improvements involve rebuilding about 11 miles of electric transmission line between the Laredo VFT Substation and the North Laredo Switch to enhance area electric reliability and support local economic development. Crews plan to begin construction spring 2024.

The project involves:

• Rebuilding approximately 11 miles of 138-kV transmission line between the Laredo VFT Substation and North Laredo Switch Station
• Relocating approximately 2 miles of the power line between Las Cruces and Milo Substations, located near the Tejas Industrial Park

May 26, 2022 - AEP Texas representatives plan to host an open house from 5p.m. to 7:30p.m. on Tuesday, July 21 at Finley Elementary School. During the open house, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from the AEP Texas project team about the project including information about project plans, the PUC regulatory approval process, the project need and benefits and the routing analysis process.

Company representatives plan to file a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) following a review of public input on route link development and additional route analysis. Project officials expect to file a CCN application by October 2022.