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7701 S Stemmons, Corinth, TX 76210-1842(940) 321-7800 [email protected]
MAP LEGEND 2014–2019 PLAN
Substation needed to serve future significant demand generated by commercial development attracted to the area along the Sam Rayburn Tollway/SH 121 corridor.
Substation and transmission needed to serve growing residential and commercial load in west Frisco and to prevent overload on existing inline substations in that area.
Substation and supporting transmission infrastructure needed to serve growing load north of the U.S. Highway 380 corridor.
Substation and possible transmission infrastructure needed to serve growing communities with large homes and retail development in Collin County.
Substation and transmission need identified for growth in Flower Mound, Bartonville and Double Oak and to prevent overload of existing substations in those areas.
Substation and potential transmission infrastructure needed to serve the growing communities of Oak Point, Little Elm, and Lakewood Village pocketed inside the northern fingers of Lewisville Lake.
Substation and potential transmission needed to serve the fast-growing residential and commercial development along the SH 121 corridor in this part of Collin County.
Substation and potential transmission expansion needed to serve planned residential community development near Northlake, Argyle and south Denton.
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Substation / transmission infrastructure project
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GROWTH AREA 3
GROWING WITH YOU,PLANNING FOR YOUCOSERV MEMBERS
Published: 09-2014
»What is CoServ’s relationship to Brazos Electric? CoServ is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative. As one of the 16 members of Brazos Electric Cooperative, CoServ depends on Brazos to provide bulk power to the area. CoServ serves the end-use consumers. CoServ purchases electricity from Brazos Electric, which transmits power from generation plants to substations. At substations, CoServ distribution lines pick up electricity and distribute it to homes and businesses.
»Why is new electric infrastructure needed? CoServ delivers power to more than 180,000 homes and businesses. Just 12 years ago, our utility served 65,000 meters using 16 substations. This averages out to 4,000 meters served per substation. Today, the company serves 183,000 meters using 27 substations. This averages out to more than 6,300 meters per substation. Our service territory covers the same physical area, but the infrastructure needs to keep pace with the tremendous growth in residential and commercial development. Systemwide, meters served per average substation has grown by about 57 percent. Infrastructure must grow to keep up with population growth. Over the past decade, the North Texas population has increased by more than 1 million people, with increases of 74 percent in Collin County and 68 percent in Denton County. More residents and businesses result in a greater demand for energy, which requires new electric infrastructure. The need is undeniable.
CoServ’s mission is to provide safe, reliable energy solutions. The circles on the front cover designate areas where CoServ has forecasted the need for new substations to serve significant residential and business development. Note that Growth Area 3 is in the initial stage of a proposed substation project involving our wholesale power provider, Brazos Electric Cooperative.
When CoServ identifies a new substation need, we look to Brazos to determine potential substation sites and assess potential power transmission requirements. Brazos is required to follow the Public Utility Commission (PUC) process for proposing projects by applying for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN). A CCN outlines attributes of the line, proposes potential routes, describes the need and identifies potential impacts on the surrounding community and environment. The PUC ultimately determines and orders the substation location and transmission line route. (Open to the inside of this brochure for a diagram of the CCN process.)
Before filing a CCN application, Brazos is required to conduct civic and public meetings and notify affected property owners along proposed routes and substation sites. This process will begin in September for affected landowners in Growth Area 3 who will have ample opportunity to participate in the CCN process and express their views to the PUC. Visit CoServ.com and click on the growth map for more details.
Rendition of proposed transmission line
Example of a substation
KEY TERMS » PUC Public Utility Commission of Texas
» CCN Certificate of Convenience and Necessity
» Transmission High voltage transfer of electricity from power plants to substations
» Substation Infrastructure that reduces voltage as it passes from transmission to distribution
»Distribution Medium voltage delivery of electricity to end users
PUC Process for New Transmission FacilitiesPlanning/need for project
Routing Study and Environmental Assessment
Public Utility Commission (PUC) Processing
Uncontested CCNAdministrative Processing = 80 days
Intervention?
Yes
No
Delineate Study Area
Submit complete assessment
CCN Filing
Intervention Period
Provide NoticeDirect Mail / Public / City and CountyGovernment Agencies / Other Utilities
PUC Review / Recommendation
Staff Recommendation
Issues Resolution
Collect and review environmental / historical / archaeological data
Constraints and preliminary routes
Civic / public information meetings
Evaluate preferred / alternative routes
12 month process
CCN(Certificate of Convenience
and Necessity)Application Preparation
2 month process
45 day process
80 day process
Contested CCNERCOT Critical = 180 day process
All Other = 1 year processAdministrative Law Judge
Prepares Proposed Final Order
Exceptions and responses to proposed order
Approval
Project Completion
Motion for Rehearing Appeal of PUC Decision
Travis County District Court
Denial
Referred to State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)
Prehearing conference(s)
Discovery
Pre-filed Testimony
Hearing on the Merits
Briefing
Proposal for Decision
12 month process
Surveying
Right-of-Way
Acquisition Permitting
Project Design Material
Acquisition Construction
Clearing
Soil Investigation
Structures
Conductor Installation
Clean-up
12–24 month process
KeyPlanning Phase
Routing and Environmental Assessment Phase
Application Phase
Regulatory Phase
Construction Phase
Project Completion
*Time frames typical of PUC process.
PUC Decision
Whole / Partial Grant / Denial
Published: 09-2014
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