The Estes Farm Substation Project involves building the Estes Farm Substation and about 2 miles of 69-kilovolt electric transmission line and is closely related to the Bancroft-Milton Transmission Line Rebuild Project.
July 31, 2026: Appalachian Power invites community members and landowners in the project area to an in-person open house to speak with project members to learn more. There is no formal presentation, so landowners can attend at any time at a location most convenient to them.
Thursday, August 20 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Valley Park Conference Center, 1 Valley Park Drive, Hurricane, WV 25526
Landowners are encouraged to submit their feedback about the project by Thursday September 3. To provide comments on how this project affects your property or special conditions related to your property, you may use the comment form below or call 833-313-3743.
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Appalachian Power crews plan to install steel monopoles.
Typical Structure Height: Approximately 90 - 130 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: Easement widths are determined by engineering needs, terrain and vegetation management requirements.
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
Substations serve as electrical intersections directing the flow of electricity and either decrease or increase voltage levels for transport. Substations transform 69-kV and 138-kV electricity into lower distribution level voltages such as 34.5-kV, 12-kV, or 7.2-kV.
Appalachian Power serves approximately 1 million customers in West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee.
Project Outreach Specialist representing APCo
833-236-7697
APCO_Outreach@aeptransmission.com