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Hundreds of miles of new transmission lines planned in Michigan
The 350-mile expansion aims to reduce outages, lower costs, and support renewable energy; Midwest grid operator estimates benefits exceed costs by two to three times.
- ITC Michigan and its parent company, ITC Holdings Corp., are planning hundreds of miles of new high-voltage power transmission lines across Michigan.
- Some residents along the proposed routes are concerned about the impact of the power lines on their properties and quality of life.
- The Midwest grid operator has approved $21.8 billion in transmission projects, known as Tranche 2.1, to deliver renewable energy from areas with better wind resources to Michigan and other states.
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Hundreds of miles of new transmission lines planned in Michigan
The company that owns much of Michigan’s electrical transmission system is planning to build more than 350 miles of new poles and wires in the next few years as it gears up for renewable power, extreme weather and energy-intensive developments.
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