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FSEC holds informational meeting for Cascade Renewable Transmission project; applicant outlines underwater 1,100 MW cable
Summary
At an FSEC informational meeting, PowerBridge described a roughly 100‑mile transmission link (about 80 miles underwater) intended to move up to ~1,100 MW; the presentation outlined construction methods, required permits and timelines and invited public comment and scoping input.
The Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (FSEC) held an informational meeting on Dec. 16 to introduce the Cascade Renewable Transmission Project, during which the applicant described a mostly underwater high‑voltage link intended to move renewable energy across the Columbia River corridor.
Chris Hocker, a PowerBridge representative, said the project would be roughly 100 miles long — about 80 miles placed underwater and roughly 20 miles on land — and that the bundled cable system could carry about 1,100 megawatts. "We think it's important to understand" the regional…
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