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| Wichita to Hutchinson to Salina Transmission Line |
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Westar has received permission from the Kansas Corporation Commission to build a 345 Kilovolt High-capacity transmission line from Wichita to Salina.
View filed KCC dockets.
The line will be constructed in two phases;
- Phase 1 will run from near Wichita to Hutchinson (approximately 35 miles).
- Phase 2 will run from Hutchinson to Salina (approximately 51 miles).
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| Benefits for Westar Energy Customers |
- Improves Reliability
- Improves operational flexibility
- Reduces fuel costs for customers
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| Benefits for Kansas |
- Improves capability to transfer electric energy within Kansas
- Increases access to lower-cost electric energy for customers
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| Benefits for the region |
- Enhances the ability of Regional Transmission Organizations to sell transmission service
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Construction Pictures
Pouring foudation
Foundation and pole
Reels of wire
Poles |
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