Appalachian Power Company representatives plan power grid upgrades to improve electric reliability for customers in Fayette County.
The Layland-Mollys Creek Transmission Line Rebuild Project involves rebuilding approximately 4 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line in new or existing right-of-way, building a half-mile of 138-kV electric transmission line and constructing the proposed Dun Glen Substation. Plans also allow crews to retire approximately 10 miles of 69-kV transmission line and the Claremont Substation.
July 31, 2024: After careful review of input from landowners and community members, environmental impacts and land use, company representatives determined a proposed line route for the half-mile 138-kV line between the proposed Dun Glen Substation and an existing transmission line to the southeast. Directly involved property owners can expect to hear about next steps from the right-of-way contractor representing Appalachian Power.
March 4, 2024: Company representatives have determined a proposed line route after reviewing input from landowners and community members, environmental impacts and land use. The project involves building the transmission line largely in new right-of-way. Directly involved property owners can expect to hear about next steps from the right-of-way contractor representing Appalachian Power.
September 26, 2023: Project representatives encourage landowners to submit their feedback about the project by Tuesday, October 24. To provide comments on how this project affects your property or to provide special conditions related to your property, please use the comment form below or call 833-236-7697.
This project involves the use of steel single-poles, H-Frame and lattice steel structures.
Structure Height: Approximately 85-90 feet*
Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 feet*
*Exact structure, height, and right-of-way requirements may vary.
Substations serve as electrical intersections directing the flow of electricity and either decrease or increase voltage levels for transport. Substations transform 69-kV and 138-kV electricity into lower distribution level voltages such as 34.5-kV, 12-kV, or 7.2-kV.
*Image does not depict final substation design. Final engineering and construction details are not complete.
Appalachian Power serves approximately 1 million customers in West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee.
Project Outreach Specialist
833-236-7697
APCO_Outreach@aeptransmission.com
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