什么是心脏地带公园项目?
我们将重建.3 miles of existing 115 kV electrical transmission line connecting 金沙娱乐 Heartland substation, 位于西南77街和西南托皮卡大道, 至近东81号及东Croco道. 我们还将构建1.9 miles of new 115 kV electrical transmission line between SE 81st Street and SE Croco Road and SE 89th Street and SE Paulen Road.
为什么需要这条线?
炉体 is preparing to upgrade an aging power system built in 金沙娱乐 early 1940s that is nearing 金沙娱乐 end of its service life. In 金沙娱乐 80 years since 金沙娱乐 existing power system was put into service, 堪萨斯州东部的电力需求发生了巨大变化. The improvements will enhance 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 south and east Topeka, 以及北部的奥塞奇县.
谁将从这个项目中受益?
这个项目将使托皮卡的居民和企业受益, eastern Kansas and beyond by streng金沙娱乐ning 金沙娱乐 regional power grid and improving 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.
谁来支付输电线路和设施的费用?
因为该项目将完全使炉体的客户受益, 所有的成本都将从炉体的客户那里收回.
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（SPP） operates 金沙娱乐 transmission system in 金沙娱乐 region for this transmission line. SPP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 December 2021. 我们预计建筑工作将于2021年6月开始.
这条线是什么样的?
We will replace existing wood H-frame structures with new steel H-frame structures. 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. 现有的结构只携带一个电路, 而新的结构将携带两个电路. The new structures will likely be about 30 to 40 feet taller than existing structures and will likely be about 600 to 850 feet apart.
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, 谈判前期, based on determination of 金沙娱乐 market property values in 金沙娱乐 local area. 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.
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 for 金沙娱乐 transmission line is approximately $15 million.
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） 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（SPP）
是一个区域传播组织, 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. SPP operates subject to a tariff filed with and governed by FERC. 这个关税包含超过2,100页的费率, terms and conditions for providing transmission service to SPP’s customers to move wholesale electric power within and across SPP’s 17-state footprint.
联邦能源管理委员会（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. （纽约证券交易所代码：EVRG） 服务约1人.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.
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