Electric Transmission & Rural America: A Guide

emPower Rural America (ePRA) is proud to introduce our latest resource series, Electric Transmission and Rural America: A Guide. Developed with the invaluable input of our members nationwide, this guide underscores the vital role electric transmission plays in bolstering rural communities, empowering farmers, and securing America’s energy future.

We encourage you to explore and share this resource repository widely. If you have any questions or if ePRA can support your efforts in your region, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

ePRA Transmission Resource Repository

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(individual chapters below)

Why Do We Need Electric Transmission?

• The Need For A Robust, Resilient Transmission Network

• Importance Of Reliable Energy To Agricultural Interests

• Rapidly Increasing Electricity Demand

How Is Electric Transmission Developed?

• How Transmission Lines Are Planned

• How Is A Proposed Transmission Line Developed?

• How A Project Route Is Developed

• Process Of Siting A Transmission Line

• How Do Transmission Facilities Fit Into The Electric System?

• High Performance Conductors

• National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors

• The Federal Environmental Review Process

How Can Landowners And Communities Get Involved?

• Opportunities For Public Involvement In State And Federal Proceedings

• Intervening In A Proceeding

• What Is An Easement? What Is A Right-Of-Way?

• Key Elements In An Easement/Right-Of-Way

• The Appraisal Process

• Who Represents The Landowners And Local Communities?

• The Role Of The Land Agent

• Eminent Domain

• Easements: Landowner And Developer Rights And Duties

• Compensation Issues

• Community Benefit Agreements

• Constructing Transmission Lines Underground

• Impact Of Transmission Lines On Property Values

• Health Impacts Of Transmission Lines

• Fire Risks