Calculate the Cost

Distance Between Substations

Enter the number of squares in Box 1 and Box 2 from your handout. The calculator will multiply the number of boxes by $500,000.

Straight Distance *

Enter the number from Box 1.

Distance with Restricted Areas *

Enter the number from Box 2.

Transmission Line Expenses

In this section, you’ll see the total cost for a transmission line running straight between substations and the transmission line you planned around restricted areas.

Enter the expenses into Box 3 and Box 4 on Handout C.

Straight Distance Expense

Each square adds $500,000 in expenses.

Full Distance Expense

Each square adds $500,000 in expenses.

Cost Difference

The cost difference between building transmission lines directly between the substations compared to the path you planned around protected areas

Enter the cost difference into Box 5 on your handout.

Difference

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Distance Between Substations

Transmission Line Expenses

Cost Difference