Western Maryland Power Plant Siting Study: Evaluation of Transmission Line Corridor Options

摘要

The objective of this study was to determine if one or more transmission line corridors exist between two candidate Western Maryland Power Plant sites in Washington County (WP-14, WP-26) and the Doubs Substation (approximately 30 miles to the southeast) which could accept a 200 feet wide ROW for a single circuit 500 kV line. Transmission corridor options were evaluated with regard to potential conflicts with existing and projected land uses, effects on cultural resources, aesthetic impacts, preliminary engineering considerations, costs, and use and maintenance of transmission line ROWs on soils, natural vegetation, agricultural activities, and aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.