AEP Transmission project teams work in the field to identify environmental constraints and follow state and federal environmental guidelines. We believe that we must work toward a more sustainable energy future.
Balancing customers’ need for reliable electric service with respect for the environment is important when building transmission lines and substations.
AEP’s is taking proactive steps to prevent bird collision with power lines by implementing the best protection practices.
For safety and reliability reasons vegetation and large trees must be trimmed or removed from the right-of-way before construction begins.