After public pressure, Texas OKs more 765 lines, directing companies to work with landowners
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved a contentious 370-mile transmission line project known as the Howard Solstice line, which will transport electricity to the Permian Basin. The commission mandated that the two involved companies collaborate with landowners to modify the route, addressing concerns about potential damage to properties. This decision follows public pressure and aims to support West Texas oil production. The project spans 14 counties, including Uvalde and Bexar. While some landowners oppose the project, arguing it could harm their land, industry representatives insist it is essential for meeting Texas's growing energy demands.
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