AES Ohio is proposing a new single circuit 69 kV line connecting the Botkins Substation in Botkins and the St. Marys Substation in St. Marys to the Village of New Knoxville. This new 69 kV transmission line will connect through a three-way tap to support the Village of New Knoxville. These enhancements introduce additional capacity and redundancy into the Village of New Knoxville and surrounding area. Additionally, these facilities will support operational flexibility for preventative maintenance on other transmission lines and transmission substation equipment within the region.
Why is this project needed?
AES Ohio is dedicated to accommodating the load growth near the Village of New Knoxville, Ohio. The latest load requests necessitate an increase in transmission support by 2030. These network enhancements are designed to serve the new load and provide increased capacity, flexibility, and redundancy for Auglaize and Shelby counties and their communities.
Project map
This project covers:
- Auglaize County
- Shelby County
- City of St. Marys
- Village of New Knoxville
- Village of Botkins
Details
The project includes:
- Expanding the current Botkins 69 kV substation
- Expanding the current St. Marys 69 kV Substation
- Constructing a 69kV transmission line connecting the Botkins Substation to St. Marys Substation
- Constructing a three-way tap to connect to the Village of New Knoxville
Typical structures
The project involves the use of both steel and ductile iron poles, with heights ranging from approximately 70-90 feet with an approximate ROW easement width of 30-75 feet.
Additional project information
New Knoxville area improvement project timeline
About AES Ohio
- Serving 539,000 customers across 24 counties
- Approximately 19,100 miles of transmission, distribution and underground lines
- 6,000 square mile service territory
AES Ohio invests in our equipment and technology to create a stronger, safer and more efficient electrical system. We know our customers depend on us to provide the electricity they need to power their lives.
