Local residents press Elbert County commission on proposed Xcel Energy transmission corridor
Two residents representing the Elbert County Environmental Alliance urged commissioners to oppose a proposed 610-mile transmission corridor Xcel plans across the eastern plains, citing wildlife, property values and fire risk; no county action was taken at the meeting.
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Several residents used the public-comment period to urge the planning commission and county leaders to oppose a proposed high-voltage transmission corridor proposed by Xcel Energy that would cross large portions of the eastern plains, they said.
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