The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, a 500-kilovolt electric transmission line planned to run through several counties, is facing opposition in Frederick County. PSEG, the company awarded the contract to build the line, is drawing criticism for potentially using eminent domain to acquire property. Retired energy consultant Tom Hattery is advocating for newer technology like carbon fiber in the transmission lines, which he says is more efficient and less disruptive to farmland. Critics are concerned about the impact on agriculture and the potential use of the power by data centers in Virginia. Hattery urges the state to be more involved in the decision-making process and use existing rights of way for the transmission lines. The Frederick County Council is set to discuss a resolution opposing the project, with a final decision to come from the Maryland Public Service Commission. Hattery, a former state delegate, emphasizes the importance of balancing economic needs with environmental concerns and is committed to finding a cleaner and more efficient solution that benefits all parties involved.
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