The power grid system and rights of way

Electricity powers our world through a complex and carefully engineered network
of transmission and distribution lines that carry electricity to homes and businesses.
Pacific Power acquires easements to ensure that it has the legal right to maintain its
power lines and the integrity of the system.

The easement rights obtained are for the safety of the public, Pacific Power
personnel and protection of Pacific Power’s valuable facilities and equipment.
Violations of the easement may indicate a violation of the National Safety Electric
Code, and worse yet, could create serious – even deadly – threats to public safety.

Landowners may use their property encumbered by a power line easement for any purpose,
provided that the use does not interfere with the easement rights. In order to ensure your proposed use is acceptable around power lines, please complete an application. In
addition, be sure to include a detailed drawing of your proposed use. This should include all dimensions of the proposed use and measurements from Pacific Power’s structures.

Pacific Power will use this information to conduct a safety review, so please include as much
detail as possible. If you have questions about completing the application, please
contact Pacific Power at 1-888-221-7070 and request to speak with the rights of way department.

Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for review. Pacific Power will notify you as to whether your proposed use is compatible with its easement.

Please  click here for a brochure and application for proposed use of Pacific Power rights of way