COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 7, 2026/ PRNewswire/– A joint endeavor in between Transource Energy, LLC and BHE Transmission prepares to develop an almost 200 mile, 765-kV line in Wisconsin following choice by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO).
This proposition for the Bell Center-Columbia– Sugar Creek– IL/WI State Line 765 kV-Competitive Transmission Job (BECI) was picked following an extensive examination for expense and style, job execution, operations and upkeep, and transmission preparation involvement as part of MISO’s competitive transmission preparation procedure.
Midcontinent Grid Solutions, a 50/50 joint endeavor in between Transource and BHE Transmission, will make a $ 1.2 billion financial investment in this vital facilities to improve dependability, reinforce the grid and assistance growing energy need all within the MISO footprint.
” Our country’s power requirements are proliferating, and MISO has actually proactively recognized the function 765-kV transmission lines can play in effectively providing that power to clients. The Transource group is thrilled to put our unrivaled years of experience in 765-kV transmission line advancement to work as we develop the lines that will offer dependable and inexpensive power to clients in the MISO area,” stated Doug Cannon, AEP Transmission president. AEP owns 86.5% of Transource; Evergy owns 13.5%.
” BHE Transmission is pleased to take part in this crucial transmission job, enhancing the price and dependability of electrical energy supply in numerous states. While benefiting property clients, the job will open brand-new chances for existing and emerging organizations throughout the MISO area,” stated Ed Rihn, president and CEO, BHE Transmission, which will own 50% of the job. “We anticipate working collaboratively with the MISO, Transource, and valued stakeholders and regulators in Wisconsin to provide this much necessary local job.”
The line will utilize Transource’s ingenious “Guyed-Y” line style that narrows the needed right of way, decreasing ecological and landowner effects connected with the job. This is another example of Transource innovating 765-kV transmission to advance its dedication to ecological regard and to minimize total job expenses for clients.
AEP has actually developed and runs more than 2,000 miles of 765-kV lines, the biggest extra-high voltage system in the country. A single 765-kV line can move 600% more energy than a 345-kV line and utilizes less than half the overall acreage required to provide the exact same quantity of power.
A last line path has actually not been chosen, and the job schedule is under advancement to fulfill a 2034 in-service date. Midcontinent Grid Solutions is dedicated to keeping possibly affected landowners and neighborhoods notified as the job advances. This consists of details sharing throughout future job open homes and the chance to take part in the siting procedure. Midcontinent Grid Solutions eagerly anticipates dealing with regional neighborhoods and stakeholders to provide this interesting job to Wisconsin and the more comprehensive MISO market.
About Transource Energy
Transource is a collaboration in between American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) and Evergy concentrated on the advancement and financial investment in competitive electrical transmission jobs throughout the U.S.
AEP owns 86.5% of Transource. Evergy owns 13.5% of Transource. Transource’s moms and dad business integrate more than 100 years of knowledge in the preparation, style, engineering, building and construction and operation of transmission systems.
About BHE Transmission
BHE Transmission supports an all-of-the-above energy method. Our varied producing portfolio, considerable pipeline facilities and electrical transmission properties guarantee we are well-positioned to fulfill the requirements of our clients. Our energy organizations provide affordable, safe and dependable service every day to more than 13 million clients and end-users throughout the U.S., Excellent Britain and Alberta, Canada
SOURCE Transource Energy