Ameren Corporation has completed the Peoria County Reliability Project, a 5-mile high voltage transmission line in north Peoria. The project strengthens the local energy grid, making it more resilient against severe weather and reducing the frequency and duration of power outages by providing an additional pathway for energy flow. Developed with input from local residents and businesses and built by Illinois-based union electric workers, the project also aimed to keep economic benefits within the community. The new transmission line is now operational, supporting continued growth in Peoria County and delivering long-term benefits to local customers.
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