Ohio Power Siting Board Authorizes Construction of AEP Transmission Line
The line will cover nearly 3.2 miles along AEP’s preferred route between the existing Sweetgum and Althea substations in North and South, respectively.
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has approved AEP Ohio Transmission Company to construct the Althea-Sweetgum 138 kV transmission line in Scioto County.
The transmission line will be located approximately two miles south of the city of Wheelersburg. It will cover nearly 3.2 miles along AEP’s preferred route between the existing Sweetgum substation on the northern end and the existing Althea substation on the southern end.