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When more power is needed in a few years, will the voltage on the transmission line increase?

April 26, 2017increase line needed power transmission voltage

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When more power is needed in a few years, will the voltage on the transmission line increase?

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The CVI Project transmission line was built to operate at a 230 kilovolt line voltage rating. This new line cannot be operated at any higher line voltage. Any upgrade or change to the line or the right-of-way would require the approval of the BC Utilities Commission.