(Batesville, IN) – A transmission improvement project will be the subject of an open house in Batesville.
Indiana Michigan Power (I & M) representatives will conduct the session Wednesday, September 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall Events Center on Delaware Road.
There won’t be a formal presentation, and you’re invited to stop by any time during the event.
I & M say it’s planning power grid upgrades to improve electric reliability for customers in Southeastern Indiana.
The power company says it is is considering routes for a new 345-kilovolt (kV) transmission line in the Batesville area.
A final route has not been selected.
I & M says the Batesville Transmission Improvements Project involves the construction of new 345-kilovolt (kV) transmission line to strengthen the power grid and improve electric service for customers.
The project involves:
- Constructing approximately 9 miles of new 345-kV transmission line between Batesville Station, located off North Delaware Road and East County Road 1300 North, and the Tanner’s Creek-Junction Tower 345-kV transmission line.
- The use of double circuit steel monopoles with an average tower height of 165 feet and average right-of-way width of 150-200 feet.
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the regional transmission operator who oversees and monitors the power grid across 15 states, mandated this project as part of its Long Range Transmission Planning.
The plan focuses on building a backbone in the Midwest to carry electricity long distances, strengthening the power grid and improving electric service for customers.
You’re invited to learn more about the project, view detailed maps, talk with team members and share feedback.
Company representatives are taking your feedback until October 14.
