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Invenergy Statement on Withdrawal of Federal Energy Corridor in Oklahoma

Transmission

Cimarron Link, a transmission project

Cimarron Link is an electric transmission project that will unlock access to one of the lowest-cost, steadiest-producing natural energy resources available anywhere in America - the inexhaustible wind energy of the Oklahoma Panhandle.

Like pipelines that transport natural gas, Cimarron Link will transport electricity from where it is generated in the Panhandle to the Riverside Substation in Jenks, Oklahoma, to serve areas of growing demand. This project will benefit Oklahoma families and businesses by creating a new pathway to market for new energy generation.

Oklahoma power benefitting Oklahoma families

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Stabilize energy prices

Cimarron Link will support energy price stability and competitiveness for Oklahoma families and businesses by increasing energy supply with a new pathway to market for low cost energy sources.

Bolster grid reliability

Cimarron Link will bolster reliability by diversifying energy solutions.

Strengthen energy security

This transmission project promises to strengthen long-term energy security by reducing our reliance on foreign energy.

Serving Landowners in Oklahoma

Invenergy is committed to our strong relationships with partner landowners for the long term.

Project benefits

Like pipelines that transport natural gas, Cimarron Link will carry energy generated in the Panhandle to areas in NE Oklahoma where additional electricity is needed – all while creating family-sustaining jobs and making economic investments in our communities for the future. Together, Cimarron Link will strengthen America’s energy independence while providing economic benefits to businesses, schools, and public services across the state.

1,900 megawatts of energy capacity, equivalent to two new nuclear power plants
Thousands of jobs supported
Hundreds of millions of dollars in new local tax revenue
Tens of millions of dollars in landowner easement payments

Responsible routing

When siting a transmission line, we consider three primary routing categories: Engineering and Constructability, Land Use and Cultural, and Ecological. Within these categories, there are a variety of factors that we consider as we determine the most appropriate path forward.

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Engineering and Constructibility

Structures, Oil & Gas Sites, Transmission Line Crossings, Airports, Karst Formations, Floodplains, County & Local Road Crossings, Pipeline Crossings, Depth to Bedrock, Railroad Crossings, Steep Terrain

Land Use and Cultural

Sensitive Cultural & Historic Sites, Residences & Densley Populated Areas, Existing Wind & Solar Farms, Historic Buildings, Commerical Land Use, Industrial Land Use, State Lands, Cemeteries, Archeological Sites, Center Pivot Irrigation, Conservation Easements, Oklahoma Natural Heritage Inventory, Federal Lands

Ecological

Threatened & Endangered Species, Forested Wetlands, Forested Lands, Floodways, Impaired Waters, Non-Forested Wetlands, Wild & Scenic Rivers, Hydric Soils, Stream Crossings, Native Grasslands

This is a visual representation of the project route. The width of the line reflected here is for clarity only. The actual right-of-way of the project is 150 - 225 feet. Invenergy will update maps and visuals as the project progresses. You can visit the Landowner page for county-level maps.

About Invenergy

Invenergy is a leading privately held developer, owner, and operator of energy solutions, accelerating more reliable, affordable electricity. Invenergy has successfully developed more than 200 projects, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure, hydrogen, natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects across the world. Headquartered in Illinois, Invenergy invests almost $600 million annually in the home communities where its projects are located.

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