Glendale project

There is a substantial amount of announced development in the Glendale, Kentucky area, of which KU has a regulatory requirement to serve. Development of note is the Ford BlueOvalSK Battery Park project and the anticipated load growth in the immediate surrounding area of Glendale in Hardin County.

Easement with power lines on a field of flowers

Project overview

As part of KU’s obligation to serve all customers within its service territory, two new transmission lines will be constructed to serve the announced Ford BlueOval/SK Battery Park plant and future customer growth in the area. The transmission lines will run from the southern area of Elizabethtown near Ring Road to KU’s new substation to be constructed on the 1,500-acre Glendale Mega Site. Two new 138kV transmission lines also will be constructed exclusively on the site. KU is proud to support the positive impact this project will have for our customers, residents and communities across Kentucky.

What will be built?

KU will construct powerlines that will carry 345,000 volts of electricity to the Glendale substation. Consistent with KU’s transmission system throughout Kentucky, these lines will be constructed utilizing established industry design criteria to meet the requirements of the North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). NERC is an international regulatory authority responsible for ensuring the reliability of the grid.

When will this work be complete?

Work on this project is tentatively scheduled to be completed in summer of 2024.

Contact us

Please contact KU with questions by phone at 859-367-5423 (Press 5) or online with the button below. Please be sure to provide your name and a number where you can be reached along with a brief explanation. A KU representative will reply as soon as possible.

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FAQs

What are transmission lines?

The transmission system is made up of high-voltage power lines that carry electricity from power plants to substations onto lower-voltage distribution power lines, which provide electric service to individual businesses, schools, hospitals and homes, etc.

How are the transmission rights-of-way chosen?

Can I review the route study?

Why are two routes needed?

What is a right-of-way easement?

What is a right-of-way?

What are the steps of the easement process?

Will someone contact property owners before they do any survey work?

Will the survey work cause damage to property?

When can I expect construction details?