Oncor, the Texas-based utility company, is stepping forward with plans to enhance its electrical infrastructure in the Arlington and Grand Prairie areas. According to details shared on the City of Arlington's official website, the company proposes building a new double-circuit 138 kilovolt (kV) transmission line to serve growing energy needs. This transmission line will originate from the freshly proposed Division Substation situated southwest of Division Street and Stadium Drive in Arlington, extend eastward, and could see its terminus along an existing power corridor east of State Highway 360.
Engaging with local constituents, Oncor is hosting two public meetings at the Hilton Arlington at 2401 East Lamar Blvd. The first kicked off yesterday, and the next is scheduled for today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Residents will be able to review materials related to the project and provide input.
The project's final plan is not yet set in stone, but it is awaiting approval from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). Although proposed, the intermediate points along the power line and the end locations are not finalized and hinge upon PUCT's sanctioning. With the application not anticipated to be filed until August 2025 and a decision not expected from the PUCT until February 2026, these current public discussions serve as a precursor to the regulatory process.
Oncor encourages anyone looking for further details or wishing to voice their opinions on the project to participate in these public meetings or to contact company representatives directly at 214-486-5216.
