Washington County News: Public encouraged to comment on NIETC transmission line
September 25, 2024
Invenergy proposes width reduction of corridor Invenergy, the owner of the Grain Belt Express transmission line, which is separate from the NIETC, submitted supplemental comments to the Department of Energy (DOE), proposing a significant reduction in the corridor’s width – from 5 miles to 0.5 miles – a recommendation that would support just one transmission line in the corridor, which would be theirs.
Read the ArticleBlog Post: Invenergy calls for US Department of Energy to significantly narrow proposed Midwest-Plains NIETC corridor
September 10, 2024
As America’s energy needs increase, one of the most critical challenges is ensuring more affordable and reliable transmission of electricity from areas of available supply to regions with high demand. Based on findings from the National Transmission Needs Study, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in May 2024 announced ten preliminary proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) to serve this need.
Read the ArticleENERGYWIRE: Can the Midwest build transmission fast enough for an evolving grid?
May 14, 2024
Without billions of dollars in high-voltage power lines, the region may not have enough electricity to meet demand in extreme weather. The Midwest’s grid operator is expected soon to greenlight the country’s largest-ever investment in new power lines to help states and utilities transition to renewable energy. It’s not nearly enough. Experts say that the roughly $20 billion effort, while unprecedented, may be half of what’s needed to support the region’s rapidly evolving power mix.
Read The articleGrain Belt Express Launches Open Solicitation Process to Offer HVDC Transmission Line Capacity Delivering to MISO/AECI
March 12, 2024
Grain Belt Express LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Invenergy Transmission LLC, today announced the launch of an Open Solicitation process to allocate up to 800 megawatts (MW) of transmission capacity on Phase 1 of the Grain Belt Express HVDC transmission line. The Brattle Group will oversee the process as the Independent Solicitation Manager.
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Invenergy Transmission and Prysmian Announce Long-Term
Supply Agreement and Manufacturing Facility Expansion,
Bolstering America’s Electricity Transmission Supply Chain
April 26, 2023
Invenergy Transmission – an affiliate of American-led Invenergy, the leading privately-held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions – and Prysmian Group North America – a world leader in energy and telecommunications cable systems – today announced a long-term supply agreement that includes a $22.5 million investment to expand domestic manufacturing capacity of advanced transmission conductor technology.
Read Press ReleaseGrain Belt Express Approved by Illinois Commerce Commission
March 8, 2023
Today, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) granted the Grain Belt Express transmission line project a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN), marking the successful conclusion of over a yearlong public input and review process. The approval will enable $4.3 billion in expected energy cost savings for Illinois energy consumers, while helping to address growing concerns about regional power grid reliability.
Read Press ReleaseGrain Belt Express selects Siemens Energy as HVDC technology partner
January 25, 2023
Grain Belt Express, an Invenergy Transmission project, has selected Siemens Energy Inc. to supply the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission technology for Phase 1 of the 800-mile project. Grain Belt Express will deliver 100% domestic, clean, and affordable electricity to homes and businesses across four Midwest states—Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana—and other regions. At 5,000 megawatts of capacity, it is the highest-capacity line in development in the United States, connecting grid regions that serve 40% of American households. Phase 1 of the project is proposed to include an HVDC transmission line that extends approximately 530 miles between the converter stations in Kansas and Missouri.
Read Press ReleaseGrain Belt Express Files for Final State Approval in Illinois
July 27, 2022
Updated economic impact figures, new estimates of energy cost savings, and final proposed routes are provided in Illinois Commerce Commission application
Read Press ReleaseIllinois Manufacturers’ Association & Associated Industries of Missouri
July 11, 2022
Missouri, Illinois Business Leaders Cheer Grain Belt Express Expansion
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