Why not use existing electrical transmission rights of way? There are already enough of those cutting through the forests and over mountains in WV and western VA.
Why not using existing rights of way, following electric transmission lines or along highways?
We prefer to co-locate with existing rights of way where possible, but oftentimes it is not feasible. For example, electric transmission lines can traverse steep terrain in ways pipelines cannot. In addition, there often is not enough room along highway rights of way or there are other restrictions.