Commissioners ask for county notification on transmission‑line upgrades, data centers and battery storage

May 8, 2025

Planning commissioners raised concerns about an upgrade to a transmission line from Boykins to NewCo, potential data‑center development and battery storage, and asked staff to provide project details and outreach from utilities as proposals advance.

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Commissioners discussed a transmission‑line upgrade running from Boykins to NewCo and sought clarity on when the county is notified about such utility work, particularly if the line’s voltage or right‑of‑way width would change.

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