Transmission Project Unanimously Approved by ACC

Abel-Moody Project will Improve Electric Reliability for SRP Customers

PHOENIX – The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has voted unanimously (5-0) to confirm a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility for the Abel-Moody 230-kilovolt (230kV) Transmission Line Project.

The vote follows an October recommendation by the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee on a route for the project.

The Abel-Moody Project consists of a new 230kV transmission line connecting two planned SRP substations as well as a proposed 25-acre substation in the Queen Creek area.

The project will improve Salt River Project’s ability to keep pace with current and future electrical demands in Queen Creek and northern Pinal County. The project will also provide greater reliability for SRP customers by adding the infrastructure necessary to bring additional supplies of energy to the region.

The total project, including the development of the new substation, is anticipated to cost about $60 million.

The new 230kV power line will initially connect the Abel Substation, located near the intersection of Judd and Attaway roads southeast of Queen Creek, with the Schrader-to-Santan 230kV transmission line near the Moody Substation, located near Recker and Pecos roads in Gilbert. As part of the project, a new 230/69kV substation will be built north of the intersection of Combs and Meridian roads and south of Queen Creek Wash.

More information about the project is available at www.azpower.org.

Publishished on behalf of Salt River Project
SRP is the largest provider of electricity in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, serving more than 935,000 customers in Maricopa and Pinal counties. for more information, visit www.srpnet.com.

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