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Centerpoint Energy, Inc (holding Co) — Corporate Update (September 2011)

19 slides from Centerpoint Energy, Inc (holding Co)'s corporate update, Sep 6, 2011

  1. Slide 1: 138 kV Springwoods Project Public Meeting

    138 kV Springwoods Project Public Meeting Michael J. Pakeltis, P.E. Manager, Reliability Analysis & Technical Support CenterPoint Energy, Transmission Operations September 6, 2011

  2. Slide 2: Overview: Tonight's Presentation

    Overview Tonight’s Presentation  Facts about CenterPoint Energy  Project Details  CenterPoint Energy’s Application to the Public Utility Commission (PUC)  PUC’s Transmission Line Certification Process  Electric & Magnetic Fields  Land Acquisition  Types of Transmission Structures  Project Sc

  3. Slide 3: CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric – An electric delivery company only

    CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric – An electric delivery company only Company Facts  Does not generate or sell electricity  Owns and maintains electric delivery system – towers, poles, and wires  5,000 square-mile electric service territory  Serves over 2 million electric customers  Regulated

  4. Slide 4: Electric Infrastructure

    Electric Infrastructure Proposed Project Infrastructure 4

  5. Slide 5: Proposed Project Preliminary Route Segment Map

    Proposed Project Preliminary Route Segment Map  Need to establish a new route from a 138 kV transmission line corridor to a new substation site 345kV  Cannot connect to 345kV Corridor  Many alternatives are proposed  Only one multi-segment transmission line route and one substation site will ult

  6. Slide 6: Why is the Project needed?

    Why is the Project needed?  The proposed 138 kV transmission line New Development Area and substation will support existing customers, area growth, and a large master-planned residential and commercial development under construction west of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road  The new master-planned deve

  7. Slide 7: Project Process Overview

    Project Process Overview  Seeking approval to construct a 138 kV double-circuit transmission line to one of the proposed alternate CenterPoint Energy Springwoods Substation sites  Located in northern Harris County and southern Montgomery Counties  Currently gathering information from public and g

  8. Slide 8: Early Stages for Preparing a CCN Application

    Early Stages for Preparing a CCN Application  Identify study area boundary  Gather initial environmental and land-use data from various agencies for the defined study area  Identify alternative substation sites  Identify preliminary transmission line routing segments  Provide diverse geographic

  9. Slide 9: Next Steps in Preparing a CCN Application

    Next Steps in Preparing a CCN Application  Prepare a Routing Study and Environmental Assessment  Assess, tabulate, and consider factors for each preliminary transmission line segment from the following:  Information provided at the public meeting  Submitted questionnaires  Governmental and agen

  10. Slide 10: PUC Certification Process for Transmission Lines

    PUC Certification Process for Transmission Lines  Process defined by the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) and PUC Substantive and Procedural Rules  To start the process, a utility submits a CCN application to the PUC  Notice is sent to affected landowners, municipalities, and adjacent utiliti

  11. Slide 11: Electric and Magnetic Fields

    Electric and Magnetic Fields  Electric and magnetic fields, sometimes referred to as “EMF”, exist wherever there is a flow of electricity  Sources of EMF include:  Wiring in houses, offices, and schools  Electrical appliances and equipment (such as hairdryers, refrigerators, and computers)  Pow

  12. Slide 12: Land Acquisition

    Land Acquisition  If the Project receives PUC approval, CenterPoint Energy will acquire an easement, including access roads and material yards, by mutual agreement with the landowner  If a mutual agreement cannot be reached, CenterPoint Energy will begin a condemnation proceeding by filing a petit

  13. Slide 13: What will the transmission line structures look like?

    What will the transmission line structures look like?  Concrete poles are proposed  Right-of-way width varies depending on the adjacent land use  60’ wide in undeveloped areas  50’ wide adjacent to transmission lines  25’ wide adjacent to roadways (aerial only)  One alternate structure type wi

  14. Slide 14: What will the transmission line structures look like?

    What will the transmission line structures look like? Typical structures shown. Heights will vary with topology. 14

  15. Slide 15: What do the alternate structures look like?

    What do the alternate structures look like? Typical structures shown. Heights will vary with topology.  Roadways cannot  Steel towers can span accommodate steel towers longer distances, requiring fewer structures 15

  16. Slide 16: Project Schedule

    Project Schedule See revised schedule at www.centerpointenergy.com/swproject 16

  17. Slide 17: Construction Phases

    Construction Phases  Transmission line construction is accomplished in several distinct phases, including:  Right-of-way preparation (clearing, access, etc.)  Foundation installation  Structure installation  Wire installation  Right-of-way clean-up 17

  18. Slide 18: Resource Websites

    Resource Websites  www.centerpointenergy.com/swproject  www.puc.state.tx.us 18

  19. Slide 19: Q&A Session

    ge CenterPoint Thank You Our Panel is Ready to Answer Your Questions @e@e@ Please Hand Your Completed Question Forms to the Designated CenterPoint Energy Employees

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