"With the following limitations, the (38 member, all-Idaho siting) committee agreed to this proposition,
- Don’t run 230,000-Volt transmission through downtown Eagle
- Stay away from Boise Bench area
- Pierce Park/Dry Creek is too dense
- Avoid State Street
- Avoid diagonal line routes
- Keep lines out of view sheds
- Don’t run lines through cities unless in industrial areas
- Use existing transmission ROWs
- Use transportation corridors."
You will note these limitations apply to 230 kV lines, and that the 38 member, all-Idaho siting committee took pains to avoid stepping on valuable Idaho real estate.
When it comes to 500kV lines, however, the 38 member, all-Idaho siting committee threw out its own recomendations to "avoid diagonal line routes, keep lines out of view sheds, use existing transmission ROWs, and use transportation corridors" when it comes to Malheur County (not in Idaho's back yard!).
This is where responsible Oregon legislators, regulators and representatives need to stand up for the interests of Malheur County residents.
