Idaho Power, PacifiCorp and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) have reached a non-binding agreement that clarifies and updates roles and responsibilities for the Boardman to Hemingway (B2H) transmission line.

The agreement would pave the way for all three organizations to deliver low-cost power to their customers and support each one's clean energy goals.

The proposed agreement is a step forward for this 500-kV, 290-mile transmission line, which would deliver 1,000 MW of reliable, affordable power in each direction between the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West.

Idaho Power and PacifiCorp will jointly own the B2H transmission line, with PacifiCorp owning 55% and Idaho Power owning 45%.

With the non-binding term sheet developed, the three organizations will move into a negotiation phase to finalize the agreements and seek regulatory approval, reports T&D World.

B2H is anticipated to come online in 2026.




Source: T&D World