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Engineer warns council about planned 230 kV transmission line near Battle Ground; urges lower voltage option
Battle Ground City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary
During citizen comment a registered civil and electrical engineer told the council that PPL proposes a 230 kV line along Battle Ground’s eastern boundary and recommended switching to 115 kV to reduce EMF exposure; the council did not take action on the comment tonight.
John Polos, a registered civil and electrical engineer, used his citizen comment time to warn the council about a proposed high‑voltage transmission line planned just outside Battle Ground’s eastern…
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