Parsons AvenueTransmission Project

AEP Ohio representatives plan power grid upgrades to improve electric reliability for customers in south Columbus and provide power to a future customer.

The Parsons Avenue Transmission Project involves:

Upgrading Parsons Substation near the intersection of Rathmell Road and Parsons Avenue
Building Cyprus Substation near the intersection of Rathmell Road and Parsons Avenue, south of Parsons Substation
Building approximately 3 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line connecting Cyprus and Parsons substations to an existing transmission line near the I-270 and US-23 interchange
Retiring approximately 5 miles of 40-kV transmission line along Parsons Avenue

The planned improvements provide a new power source to strengthen the local electric power grid, provide power to a future customer in the area and support economic development.

Company officials expect construction to begin in fall 2021 and conclude in summer 2023.

Project Updates

April 2021:

AEP Ohio officials have filed a Letter of Notification with the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) in April to build .3 miles of 138-kV transmission line connecting Cyprus and Parsons substations.
AEP Ohio officials have filed a Construction Notice with the OPSB in February to replace an existing structure with a steel two-pole structure near the I-270 and US-23 interchange.
Construction has started on Cyprus Substation and the transmission line extension connecting Cyprus Substation to an existing transmission line near the I-270 and US-23 interchange. Construction for these components are scheduled to be completed in August.

October 2021:

AEP Ohio representatives have filed a Letter of Notification for 2.3 miles of 138-kV transmission line connecting the new Cyprus Substation to an existing transmission line with the Ohio Power Siting Board as the Cyprus 138 kV Extension Project, Case No. 21-1056-EL-BLN. The Letter of Notification to construct, operate and maintain this facility awaits OPSB review. AEP Ohio representatives have filed a Construction Notice for .6 miles of 138-kV transmission line connecting the proposed Cyprus Substation to the customer's substation with the Ohio Power Siting Board as Hartman Farms 138 kV Extension No. 5 and No. 6 Project, Case No. 21-1057-EL-BNR. The Construction Notice to construct, operate and maintain this facility awaits OPSB review.

July 2021:

AEP Ohio representatives have filed a Letter of Notification with the Ohio Power Siting Board for the proposed Cyprus Substation. The Letter of Notification to construct, operate and maintain this facility awaits OPSB review.