West Lancaster - West MillersportTransmission Line Rebuild Project

AEP Ohio representatives plan to strengthen the transmission system in Fairfield County, addressing the growing power demand in the area and enhancing reliable electric service to area customers.

The West Lancaster - West Millersport Transmission Line Rebuild Project involves:

• Rebuilding approximately 15 miles of 138-kilovolt transmission line from southwest Lancaster to southwest Millersport.
• Replacing deteriorating wooden poles with single steel poles.
• Upgrading the West Lancaster and South Baltimore substations.

*This project requires Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) approval.

Summer 2025: AEP Ohio officials haved filed a Construction Notice with the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB), for a minor adjustment to the previously approved West Lancaster -South Baltimore- West Millersport 138 kV Transmission Line Rebuild Project. It was filed as West Lancaster - South Baltimore 138 kV Structure Replacement Project, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Case No. 25-0484-EL-BNR. This adjustment was necessary to accommodate a local electrical co-operative's planned upgrade of their 69 kV transmission line.

West Lancaster - South Baltimore 138 kV Structure Replacement Project Construction (PDF)

West Lancaster – South Baltimore – West Millersport 138-kV Transmission Line Rebuild Project Public Notice (PDF)

West Lancaster – South Baltimore – West Millersport 138-kV Transmission Line Rebuild Project Letter of Notification Application (PDF)