Over the past 30 years, SWTC’s members have utilized its existing system to meet its member load requirements. In today’s world, however, SWTC is facing the need for additional transmission capacity. It should be noted, Southwest Transmission is not alone with this issue, most of the United States is facing a significant transmission shortage.
SWTC member distribution cooperatives continue to experience substantial growth in their service territories, both in population and the need for additional energy. SWTC's main challenge is to meet its members' immediate needs while also making long-term plans to strengthen its backbone system, thus ensuring reliable service well into the future.
Arizona State Law requires utilities to obtain approval from the Arizona Corporation Commission prior to the construction of new electrical transmission facilities greater than 115kV.
