Transmission Line Update – 9/9/26

From our appointed Richmond Representative, Joe Staller:

9/9/26

Hello all,

I wanted to share some of the actions Richmond Township is doing to support the opposition to BECI 765 line.

1. Drafted and submitted Resolution of Opposition – DONE
2. Drafted and submitted Township Impact Statement – DONE
   1. Added town resident comments to GMS –  Mailed and emailed 70 files
   2. Road impact Statement – DONE

1. Plan Commission
   1. Sent Planning Impact Letter to MGS regarding lack of planning and planning commissions involvement (local and SEWRPC) in the routing process – DONE
   2. Considering sending PSC (when docket opens) letter regarding SEWRPC outdated Environmental Corridor map. 2020 has not been updated. – TBD
2. Consider sending letter to Walworth County Board to allocate funds for requesting legal opposition – TBD 9/15
3. Considering budgeting funds to help opposition of routing through Richmond – TBD 9/15
4. Considering registering or Partner Registering as an Intervenor in the PSC case – TBD 9/15
5. Engaged Wisconsin Towns Association to assist towns with legal advice on the PSC process – in process

What you can do:

Stay informed. Keep spreading the word.

Contact your local groups.

Walworth County Board

Walworth County Visitors Bureau

Walworth County Farm Bureau