Rocky Mountain Power plans 54-mile transmission line through Southern Utah communities

What happened

Rocky Mountain Power plans to construct a 54-mile transmission line through Southern Utah communities, including Cedar City, Leeds, and Washington City, which will include steel towers and impact the landscape. The project is expected to bring energy reliability, economic growth, and increased resilience, but local communities are concerned about the impact on their land and property. The company will host public meetings to gather input and explain the project.

Timeline

1. Oct 6, 1:18 PM KUTV 2News Rocky Mountain Power plans 54-mile transmission line through Southern Utah communities
2. Oct 6, 1:18 PM KJZZ Rocky Mountain Power plans 54-mile transmission line through Southern Utah communities
3. Oct 6, 5:25 PM KUTV 2News (YouTube) Rocky Mountain Power plans 54-mile transmission line through Southern Utah communities

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