One of the most important aspects of any wind development project is the electrical transmission system.Bp’s Cape Vincent Wind project will require a 110,000 volt transmission line system on a 100’ foot wide right of way running from Cape Vincent to the national grid sub- station located on county rte. 179 in Lyme. This transmission line will be approximately 9 miles long.
It is my understanding that the public service commission does not monitor transmission lines under 10 miles long, putting an added burden on communities hosting transmission lines under 10 miles long . The community has the responsibility to ensure that the owner of the project conduct tests on a regular basis to detect stray voltage, preferably done by an independent agent.
Additionally any problems with stray voltage should be the responsibility of the project owner.
Acciona carefully considered the dangers of stray voltage when they crafted their wind lease agreements .
below is a clause from their lease limiting their responsibility.
Acciona’s lease agreement
the foregoing indemnity shall not extend to property damages or personal injuries attributable to risks of known and unknown dangers associated with electrical generating facilities such as stray voltage.
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