Echo Transmission Line Decommissioning and PacifiCorp Interconnection
Bountiful City
Summary
Following a major wildfire that destroyed 8.5 miles and 88 poles of the city's 46kV power line, the council evaluated rebuilding versus connecting to PacifiCorp.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Connecting to PacifiCorp costs $3.5 million, saving millions compared to a full rebuild and avoiding ongoing maintenance liabilities.
Bountiful power customers and the city utility fund, which avoids future catastrophic wildfire liabilities.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Bountiful City Council Regular Session — September 22, 2026
Following a major wildfire that destroyed 6.5 miles of the city's mountain transmission line, Bountiful is abandoning the line to avoid millions in future rebuilding costs and severe wildfire liability, choosing instead to tie into PacifiCorp's system.
Bountiful City Council Work Session — September 22, 2026
Following a major wildfire that destroyed 8.5 miles and 88 poles of the city's 46kV power line, the council evaluated rebuilding versus connecting to PacifiCorp.
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