Pawnee - TangoTransmission Improvements Project
AEP Texas and CPS Energy plan to strengthen the electric transmission grid in southeast Texas by adding a second 345-kilovolt (kV) circuit to the existing Pawnee - Tango transmission line route in Karnes and Bee counties. The project involves the removal of existing lattice-frame structures and replacing them with steel monopole structures capable of holding additional transmission line wires.
CPS Energy serves more than 950,000 electric customers and 389,000 natural gas customers in Bexar and seven surrounding counties.
The addition of the second circuit was endorsed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) in April 2024 as being critical for the reliability of the ERCOT system.
Project Updates
AEP Texas and CPS Energy representatives invite you to attend an open house to view detailed maps, talk to team members, learn more about the project and discuss the construction process.
The open house takes place 5 - 7 p.m. on February 26 at the Bee County Expo Center (214 South FM 351, Beeville, TX). There is no formal presentation, so you can arrive at any time during the event.
Timeline
Timeline
Structures
Structures
Crews plan to install single-pole steel structures.
Typical Height: 175 - 200 feet*
Typical Distance Between Structures: 1,000 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: 150 feet*
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
Resources
Property Easements Virtual Open House Project Map Access Roads Field Activities
AEP Texas serves more than 900,000 electric consumers in the deregulated Texas marketplace.
CPS Energy serves more than 840,750 electric customers and 352,000 natural gas customers in Bexar and seven surrounding counties.
Michael Harris
Project Outreach Specialist
918-231-8047
mhharris@aep.com
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