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PGE hosted seven open houses in March 2012 to meet with landowners and others interested in the project. While much of the information remains preliminary and subject to change, PGE shared maps of the current proposal and was available to discuss various aspects of the proposed project.
In late February 2012, PGE submited its Preliminary Application for Site Certificate to the Oregon Department of Energy. The state will evaluate the application and may ask PGE for any additional information required to complete the application. Once ODOE determines the application is complete, it will release it to the public and hold public information meetings, followed by public hearings.
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About the project
PGE is proposing a new transmission project to help meet Oregon’s growing energy needs, enable development of more renewable power projects, and enhance reliability of the region’s electrical grid. The project would connect new and existing electricity power sources east of the Cascades to the Willamette Valley. If permitting is successful and construction moves ahead, PGE expects to begin construction in 2014 and complete the project in 2016 or 2017. Get more details about the project.
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Public participation
Public participation is a key component of the permitting processes. The agencies and PGE have launched a joint website that gives project details, explains the permitting processes and features interactive maps.
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Working with landowners
PGE will continue to conduct aerial and on-the-ground field surveys in 2012. We sincerely thank property owners for their cooperation as we conduct these required studies. Find additional details in the Working with Landowners section.
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