AboutGeorge V. Noller Expertise I can answer questions about operating/dispatching an electric power grid. This can include the generation, transmission and distribution of power as well as the facilities involved. I will answer questions regarding system disturbances or blackouts. I can also answer questions about power flow concepts and system protection.
I cannot answer questions about equipment at voltages below 4 kV nor can I answer questions about customer wiring.
Experience I am currently a transmission system dispatcher and assistant trainer for a major California utility. I have been in system operations for 24 years with 19 years as a system dispatcher. I have experience in transmission dispatching, generation dispatching and intertie scheduling.
Organizations I am a member of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council Operator Training Subcommittee and a member of the California Electric Training Advisory Committee.
Education/Credentials I completed a power systems certificate course at UCLA in 2004, with emphasis on power flow and system protection. I am also a NERC certified system operator.
Expert: George V. Noller Date: 7/15/2008 Subject: connecting to high voltage transmission electric lines
Question i am looking at a piece of property to buy....there is high voltage electric lines
running next to the property....is it possible (well...probably anything is
possible, but rules, regulations or costs may prohibit it) to connect to this?
sorry, i don't know more about the voltage involved, but, it is high tension long
distance transmission type lines....thank you
Answer Patrick,
You are correct. It is possible to connect to those lines. However, it would be terribly expensive to do so. The equipment required to connect is very expensive and requires expert operations and maintenance. Connecting to the grid at transmission system voltages is generally reserved for industrial type customers that consume power in the 10's to 100's megawatt range.
Unless you have lots of money to burn, it's not something a normal residential user would ever do.
