The Upshur County commission is putting their foot down on a proposed electric transmission line project that would run through the county.

The Potomac-Appalachian Transmission Highline project, or "PATH," will run through several counties in the state, end in central Maryland, yet folks here won't benefit from the project.

Now County Commission is opposing this project, because Allegheny isn't giving them the answers they want. Commission has asked Allegheny where the lines would go, how much land it would take up and any restrictions, including voltage loss.

Allegheny responded to these questions, however provided very generic answers.

Property value for folks affected, and the county, would decrease in the amount of $1.5-2 million. Now because of this, and question's weren't answered in a good manner, Commissioners are sending a letter to Allegheny opposing all three routes proposed in the county.

West Virginia won't benefit from the project.  It's the Washington DC metropolitan area reaping the benefits, which is why Commission is now opposing "PATH."  

Now it will be up to the Public Service Commission if PATH will be allowed to go through the state.