Orient Energy Center transmission line route
Union CountyIowa- Detected
- Sep 30, 2026
- 38 days ago
- Sector
- Utilities
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From the meeting
At its September 30, 2026 meeting the board discussed correspondence from MidAmerican Energy Company about a proposed electric transmission line project going through Union County. Mitch Steffes, Construction Manager, also updated the board on the Orient Energy Center, including site safety, communication with Secondary Roads, and heavy loads expected on county roads. The project remains under discussion and no board action was recorded.
- Meeting date
- September 30, 2026
- Agency
- Union County
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