AEP Ohio representatives plan power grid upgrades in northern Vinton County. The project involves building just under 2 miles of 138-kilovolt transmission line and a switch to isolate equipment from the power grid. Upgrades improve power grid functionality and operation.
Summer 2024: Construction began on this project early 2024 and AEP Ohio crews expect construction to conclude by fall.
Letter of Notification: Fiddlestix Switch-Ilesboro South Central Power 138-kV Transmission Line Project, Case No. 23-0123-EL-BLN (approved by the Ohio Power Siting Board May 19, 2023) (PDF)
Construction Notice: Fiddlestix Switch & Poston-Ross 138-kV Cut-In Project, Case No. 23-0122-EL-BNR (approved by the Ohio Power Siting Board May 19, 2023) (PDF)
Project Map (PDF)
Structure type varies depending on location and engineering design. Company engineers strive to limit the impact of the line on its surroundings while maintaining a buildable design.
Structure Height Range: 60-100 feet
Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 feet
* Exact structure, height and right-of-way may vary
AEP Ohio provides electricity to nearly 1.5 million customers.
614-933-2998
AEPOhio_Outreach@aep.com
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