Why build more transmission lines? As more people and more industries locate in the Carolinas, Progress Energy must enhance the transmission and distribution network to help ensure a continuous, reliable flow of electricity to homes and businesses in the region.

Siting and building new power lines to serve homeowners, businesses and industry in our region isn't something most folks have ever had reason to think about. Like flipping a light switch, it is only on those rare occasions when the light doesn't come on that we consider it at all.

But behind the scenes, Progress Energy is engaged in a continuous process of assessment, modeling and planning – a comprehensive resource evaluation that helps ensure the lights come on today, tomorrow and 10 years from now.

Facts:

• Population in the Carolinas and Florida has increased significantly since 1990, and that robust growth rate is expected to continue.

• Progress Energy adds about 50,000 customers each year in the Carolinas and Florida.

• Without transmission system upgrades, parts of Progress Energy’s service areas could exceed electric system capability in the near future, potentially creating the types of electric system concerns that have plagued other parts of the country in recent years.

• Progress Energy has a regulatory responsibility to build facilities to ensure a reliable flow of electricity to the 9 million people we serve in the Carolinas and Florida.

• Electricity is far too important for our customers to risk service interruptions or problems with power quality due to inadequate facilities.
  

Progress Energy has begun the process of building new electric transmission lines throughout the Carolinas and Florida, and additional projects are planned.

• Environmental Management
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• Encroachment Applications
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• FAQs
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• Public Notification
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• Transmission Line Rights of Way
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• Transmission Line Safety for Farmers
  Important information for crop and livestock farmers