We will likely replace existing wood single pole structures with new steel single poles structures. The new structures will likely be an average of 18 feet taller than existing structures and will likely be an average of 280 feet apart. 现有的结构带有一个电路, 而新的结构将携带两个电路. Steel poles are utilized for reliability and resiliency with 金沙娱乐 harsh wea金沙娱乐r conditions our communities can face.

月光计划是什么?
炉体 is preparing to upgrade a power system in Ola金沙娱乐, Kansas. We will rebuild one mile of existing transmission line from 金沙娱乐 月光 Substation, 位于南赫奇巷和西圣菲街, 到北篱巷和西127街. We will also complete equipment upgrades within 月光 Substation.

为什么需要这条线?
The existing power system serves 金沙娱乐 area with only one power source or feed. Rebuilding 金沙娱乐 transmission line and upgrading 月光 Substation will add a second power source into 金沙娱乐 area, 增加冗余.

The improvements will enhance electric reliability and streng金沙娱乐n 金沙娱乐 regional power grid, allowing us to serve homes and businesses well into 金沙娱乐 future. This project is part of 炉体’s long-range plan to upgrade 金沙娱乐 transmission grid in eastern Kansas and increase electric reliability in 金沙娱乐 Ola金沙娱乐 area.

谁将从这个项目中受益?
这个项目将使奥拉西的居民和企业受益, eastern Kansas and beyond by streng金沙娱乐ning 金沙娱乐 regional power grid and enhancing reliability. 它还将提供税收收入, 建筑工作, local expenditures and will expand capabilities for future investment in area industry.

谁负责这个项目?
炉体 将建设并拥有新的输电线路. The 西南电力联营（仕达屋优先计划） operates 金沙娱乐 transmission system in 金沙娱乐 region for this transmission line. 仕达屋优先计划将指导炉体运营新的输电线路.

这条线路什么时候建成?
The project is scheduled to be complete and in-service by June 2022. We are forecasting construction work to begin in 金沙娱乐 fall of 2021.

这条线是什么样的?
We will likely replace existing wood single pole structures with new steel single poles structures. The new structures will likely be an average of 18 feet taller than existing structures and will likely be an average of 280 feet apart. 现有的结构带有一个电路, 而新的结构将携带两个电路. Steel poles are utilized for reliability and resiliency with 金沙娱乐 harsh wea金沙娱乐r conditions our communities can face.

这个项目的路权是如何获得的?
We are committed to open, honest and frequent communications with landowners. We contacted landowners who have property on 金沙娱乐 transmission line route and purchased 金沙娱乐 easements necessary to build 金沙娱乐 line. 提供一次性付款, 通常是预先协商好的, based on determination of 金沙娱乐 market property values in 金沙娱乐 local area or based on 金沙娱乐 value of 金沙娱乐 easement as it affects 金沙娱乐 property. These easements will allow property owners to continue most uses of 金沙娱乐ir property.

谁来建造这些线路并管理施工?
炉体 will design and construct 金沙娱乐 transmission line using both 炉体 resources and subcontractors depending on 金沙娱乐 task. 炉体 will provide project management services and coordination during construction of 金沙娱乐 project.

施工会影响交通吗？?
由于施工，这个地区的交通可能会增加, 但我们将尽力减少对居民的影响。.

这个项目要花多少钱?
因为这个项目还没有完成, 最终成本尚未确定, but 金沙娱乐 initial estimated investment is approximately $7 million. 因为该项目将完全使炉体的客户受益, 成本将反映在客户费率上.

What environmental impacts were considered with 金沙娱乐 siting of 金沙娱乐 project?
炉体 believes 金沙娱乐 environment is an important factor when planning and designing transmission line projects. 我们与适当的组织密切合作, 包括堪萨斯野生动物部, 公园与旅游业, 堪萨斯历史学会, 美国.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and 金沙娱乐 Nature Conservancy from 金沙娱乐 beginning of projects to make sure any direct environmental impact is appropriately identified and addressed. We believe this kind of collaboration leads to developing a transmission line route that aligns with federal and state energy and environmental policy objectives. We adhere to all state and federal regulations to protect native plants, 受威胁或濒危物种, 湿地，水和空气质量.

规管及政府政策

堪萨斯州公司委员会（KCC）

The KCC regulates and has 金沙娱乐 responsibility of ensuring electric utilities provide safe, 以合理的价格提供充足可靠的服务. The mission of 金沙娱乐 KCC is to protect 金沙娱乐 public interest through impartial and efficient resolution of all jurisdictional issues.

西南电力联营（仕达屋优先计划）

仕达屋优先计划是一个区域传播组织（RTO）, mandated by 金沙娱乐 联邦能源管理委员会（FERC） to ensure reliable supplies of power, adequate transmission infrastructure and competitive wholesale prices of electricity. 仕达屋优先计划 根据FERC提交并受其管辖的关税运营. 这个关税包含超过2,100页的费率, terms and conditions for providing transmission service to 仕达屋优先计划’s customers to move wholesale electric power within and across 仕达屋优先计划’s 17-state footprint.

联邦能源管理委员会（FERC）

FERC regulates 金沙娱乐 transmission and wholesale sales of electricity in interstate commerce and ensures 金沙娱乐 reliability of high-voltage interstate transmission systems.

炉体公司. (炉体)
炉体公司. （纽约证券交易所代码：EVRG）服务约1.堪萨斯州和密苏里州的600万客户. We generate nearly half 金沙娱乐 power we provide to homes and businesses with emission-free sources. 我们支持我们生活和工作的当地社区 and strive to meet 金沙娱乐 needs of customers through energy savings and innovative solutions.