Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc.,(HCE) proposes to construct a new 115-kV transmission line between the existing Gilman and Avon Substations. The proposed route is 8.9 miles and would cross approximately 3.3 miles of National Forest System Lands
Location
The right-of-way would run southeasterly from the substation in the Avon / Eagle-Vail area, through the town of Minturn, and terminate at the substation just above Gilman.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/19/2019
2
Comment Period
07/18/2025
3
Objection Period Start
09/17/2025
4
Decision
04/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Electric Transmission; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Improvements/Construction |
| Holy Cross Energy (HCE) Avon-to-Gilman Electric (115-kV) Transmission Line | Decision Signed Date: 04/29/2026 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Townships 5 South - 81 West and 6 South - 81 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado |