News
Oct. 6, 2011
White House names Cascade Crossing to federal pilot program
The Obama Administration has announced that the Cascade Crossing Transmission Project has been identified as a Job-Creating Grid Modernization Pilot Project. The designation allows for streamlined federal permitting and increased cooperation at the federal, state, and tribal levels. The program includes projects, like Cascade Crossing, which create jobs, modernize the electric grid, and make more renewable and cost-effective energy sources available to consumers. Learn more about the federal pilot program in the White House press release.
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About the project
PGE is proposing a new transmission project to help meet Oregon’s growing energy needs, enable development of more renewable power projects, and enhance reliability of the region’s electrical grid. The project would connect new and existing electricity power sources east of the Cascades to the Willamette Valley. If permitting is successful and construction moves ahead, PGE expects to complete the project in 2016 or 2017. Learn more about the Cascade Crossing Transmission Project.
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Public Participation
Public participation is a key component of the permitting processes. The agencies and PGE have launched a joint website that gives project details, explains the permitting processes and features interactive maps.
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Working with Landowners
PGE is sending letters to property owners within the main study corridor, requesting permission to conduct a range of field activities. Find additional details in the Working with Landowners section.
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Contact us
PGE representatives are available to meet with your community group to explain the project, answer questions and explore options. We also will keep the public informed through newsletters, press releases and website updates. To receive newsletters and other updates, register here.
We look forward to hearing your feedback. You can contact us in several ways.
- Submit a question or comment by e-mail.
- Call our toll-free number and leave a voice mail at 877-268-2287. Someone will get back to you within 24 hours or the following business day.
- Contact one of our staff directly.
Permitting
Deb Schallert, 503-464-7619
Property Services
Judy Crafton, 503-464-8561
Government Affairs
Wendy Buck, 503-464-7368
Media Relations
Brianne Hyder, 503-464-8442
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