AEP Texas representatives plan to expand the local electric transmission system in Cameron County, Texas.
The Rio Hondo - Wren Transmission Line Project involves building approximately 6 miles of two new single-circuit 345 kilovolt transmission lines, constructing a new Substation and upgrading the existing Rio Hondo Substation.
The project provides additional electrical capacity to support the area's future growth and development.
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AEP Texas representatives plan to use a combination of concrete and steel poles
Typical Structure Height: Approximately 100 - 500 feet*
Typical Distance Between Structures: 800 feet*
Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 200 feet*
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
AEP Texas serves more than 900,000 electric consumers in the deregulated Texas marketplace.
833-329-4865
AEPTexasOutreach@aep.com