Holy Cross Energy (HCE) Avon-to-Gilman Electric (115-kV) Transmission Line

Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc.,(HCE) proposes to construct a new 115-kV transmission line between the existing Gilman and Avon Substations. The proposed route is 8.9 miles and would cross approximately 3.4 miles of National Forest System Lands

Location Summary

The right-of-way would run southeasterly from the substation in the Avon / Eagle-Vail area, through the town of Minturn, and terminate at the substation just above Gilman.

District: East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District

Project Milestones

MilestoneDate
Scoping Start11/19/2019
Comment Period09/03/2021
Objection Period Start11/01/2024 (Estimated)
Decision02/01/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation06/01/2025 (Estimated)

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