This page provides comprehensive data on the US Electric Power Transmission Lines in Ohio, a valuable resource for GIS professionals involved in infrastructure and utility projects. The dataset includes detailed information on 34 transmission line features, each classified as AC and overhead with current operational status. Key attributes for each line include voltage level, ownership, and specific substation connections, for example connecting Jefferson to Hanging Rock and Mansfield Station to Hanna. Useful for planning and analysis, this dataset assists professionals in understanding the electrical grid's layout across Ohio.
Ohio is part of the Eastern Interconnection, served by PJM Interconnection and major utilities like FirstEnergy.
Electricity comes from natural gas (40%), coal (25%), nuclear (15%), and renewables (10%). The state is transitioning toward cleaner sources.
Ohio has approximately 200+ generation facilities ranging from large coal and nuclear plants to smaller installations, with numbers fluctuating as coal plants retire.