This project is needed to provide a new transmission path to increase the import capability into the Greater Houston area as identified by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). ERCOT estimates this project will save Texas consumers over $45 million annually in reduced energy costs.

Why are transmission constraints a problem?
Customers experience increased energy costs due to uneconomical generation dispatch (more expensive local generation is utilized because less expensive distant generation cannot be imported). In addition, operating near power import limits poses a potential reliability concern.

Proposed Project
Build 345 kV double circuit transmission line from Fayetteville to Zenith substations.

• Who has reviewed this project?
  Multiple electric energy companies have reviewed the project through the regional review process.
• Who has approved this project?
  On August 17, 2010, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Board of Directors approved and recommended this project as needed to support the reliable and economical operation of the ERCOT Region transmission system.
• Who else must approve this project before it is constructed?
  The Public Utility Commission of Texas must approve the routing of the proposed transmission line.