The Northwest Reliability Project

Jim has represented the Town of New Haven before the Public Service Board in the $200 million VELCO “Northwest Reliability Project” high voltage line case. After VELCO refused to consider moving a large proposed substation away from a scenic vista in New Haven, the Town convinced the Board to order that the substation be relocated to a site where it will have relatively minor impact. Jim also has represented many homeowners in contested condemnation cases brought by VELCO and other utilities, and has obtained fair compensation substantially larger than the utility had offered.