Norfolk-Stanton North Project

A final line route for the Norfolk-Stanton North Power Project’s new 115 kV transmission line was announced on January 23, 2024. Directly impacted landowners were sent a letter with a map of the final route, and all original property owners were mailed a newsletter. The project is now in phase 3, in which NPPD representatives work with property owners along the route on the project’s next steps.  

Since the final line route was announced, NPPD right-of-way (ROW) agents Neal Dreifurst and Andrew Jarecki have met one-on-one with landowners to discuss important and unique project information. This included discussions about right-of-entry agreements, which authorized NPPD and their subcontractors to enter the property and conduct environmental assessments, survey activities, cultural and historical resource assessments, and engineering and structural spotting assessments. These are necessary to engineer the line and to write easement documents.

ROW agents Neal and Andrew are in the process of negotiating easements. During landowner meetings, the ROW agents present the easement package, explain the terms and conditions, and present the compensation offer. NPPD utilized an independent land appraiser to determine the appraised value of each tract along the line route.  

The need for this project is based on the area’s rapid growth and the current transmission system’s high electrical demand. The new 115 kV transmission line will increase the transmission system's capacity to meet increasing demand and further enhance reliability and resiliency in the surrounding area. This project fulfills NPPD’s obligation to serve wholesale customer demand.