Sharon Township - Vernon Township Transmission Line Project
AEP Ohio and AEP Ohio Transmission Company, Inc. plan to upgrade their transmission facilities in northern Ohio to support an interconnection with an independent power provider.
The Sharon Township - Vernon Township Transmission Line Project involves building approximately one-half mile of new 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line and adding about 4 miles of new wires to existing steel lattice towers. Construction is expected to begin in early 2019 and complete summer 2019.
Project Updates
AEP Ohio announced the Sharon Township - Vernon Township Transmission Line Project in August of 2018.
Maps
- Overview Map (PDF)
Fact Sheet
- Project Fact Sheet (PDF)
Timeline
Structures
An additional 138 kV circuit will be added to the existing steel lattice towers that stand about 90 feet tall. The structures will remain in the approximate 100-foot wide right-of-way corridor.
Structure Height: 90 feet
Right-of-Way Width: 100 feet
*Exact structure, height and right-of-way may vary
* The accompanying map depicts the project area. It should be noted that the map contained on this site is for information purposes only. AEP reserves the right to alter, change, or amend the map at any time without notice and AEP provides no warranty about the accuracy of content. Keep this in mind when reviewing this map. However, AEP will make all attempts to keep this map as accurate as possible. If you have any questions about the accuracy of the current map please Contact Us.
