Great River Energy, ITC Midwest, and Xcel Energy have submitted an application for a Certificate of Need to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for the PowerOn Midwest project, which includes a proposed 765 kV transmission line and two 345 kV transmission line upgrades. The project aims to enhance electricity reliability and connect new energy sources in the region. The application is currently under regulatory review, and construction is expected to begin by 2030, pending necessary approvals.
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