On August 25th, Oncor filed its direct testimony in Docket No. 36995. The testimony was provided by four witnesses, each supporting sections of the application.
Larry Reiter, an Oncor Regional Transmission Planning Manager, submitted testimony addressing ERCOT’s recommendation regarding the proposed transmission line, the adequacy of existing service, the need for additional service, how the proposed project supports the reliability and adequacy of the interconnected transmission system, and how the proposed project facilitates robust wholesale competition in ERCOT.
Jill Alvarez, a Consulting Engineer in Oncor’s Transmission Project Support organization, addresses the notice provided and the schedule, financing, routing, and design of the proposed project.
Charles Jasper, a consultant with Jasper Environmental Consulting, LLC, addresses the recommendation of the preferred and alternate routes as well as public participation and permitting for the proposed project.
Lisa Barko Meaux, an Environmental Project Manager at POWER Engineers, Inc., addresses the environmental assessment (EA) that is included in the application.