West Union LoopTransmission Line Project
AEP Ohio representatives plan power grid upgrades to improve electric reliability for Buckeye Power and Adams County Electric Cooperative customers. The project involves building about 4 miles of power line and upgrading an electrical substation.
Without this project, customers could experience temporary power outages during equipment maintenance.
The project involves:
- Building approximately 2 miles of power line between Copeland and Panhandle substations
- Building approximately 2 miles of power line between Copeland Substation and an existing transmission line
- Upgrading Copeland substation
- Retiring approximately 2 miles of power line
Company representatives plan to build the power line in an approximate 60-foot right-of-way corridor and plan to acquire new property easements to ensure the safe construction, operation and maintenance of the line.
Project Updates
Early 2025: Construction is underway on Copeland Substation and the power line between the substation and an existing transmission line. Crews plan to begin construction on the power line between Copeland and Panhandle substations January 2025.
Contract Land Staff right-of-way agents continue to discuss field activities and construction with affected landowners.
Timeline
Structures

The project involves the use of single, steel poles.
Structure Height: Approximately 70 feet*
Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 60 feet*
* Exact structure, height and right-of-way may vary
Resources
Property Easements Submit A Comment Project Fact Sheet Access Roads Field ActivitiesAEP Ohio provides electricity to nearly 1.5 million customers.
AEP Ohio Outreach
614-933-2998
AEPOhio_Outreach@aep.com
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