GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Public Power District is conducting a series of eight public hearings across Central Nebraska concerning its proposed for a new 345,000-volt transmission line.

The meetings on the proposed line, known as the “R-Project” will be held in Loup, Garfield and Wheeler counties.

The line is meant to relieve congestion among the existing lines and to enhance the electric transmission system, as well as to provide opportunities for more renewable energy.

The hearings will be held Monday afternoon in Burwell, Monday evening in Taylor and Wednesday afternoon in Bartlett.

After the hearings, there will be a 30-day comment period, ending Dec. 12.

Those wanting more information can visit www.nppd.com/rproject .