Grid Growth Ventures Advanced Planning for Multi-County Transmission Line Project
What happened
Grid Growth Ventures, a joint venture between Transource Energy and FirstEnergy Transmission, is planning a major multi-county transmission line project. The project involves approximately 220 miles of new lines, consisting of 185 miles at 765-kilovolt and 36 miles at 345-kilovolt. The company is currently in the planning phase, considering Clark County and Champaign County as potential areas for the project footprint, including substations.
Why it matters
The project originated from a competitive reliability process run by regional grid operator PJM, where Grid Growth’s proposal was selected from roughly two dozen submissions. The planning phase involves gathering public feedback from residents and officials regarding the development plans in the area.
The Valley North electrical transmission line project requires right-of-way through private land in Clarke County.
Who's involved
- FirstEnergy TransmissionFirstEnergy Transmission is a partner in Grid Growth Ventures, the company proposing the line project.
- Clark CountyClark County is one of the areas being considered for the project footprint, including substations.
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The entities involved
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FirstEnergy Transmission
American energy company, subsidiary of FirstEnergy
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Clark County
county in Kansas, United States
- Las Vegas is the seat of Clark County, which is located within the state of Nevada, and includes North Las Vegas.
- Julie Williams, who owns a home care agency in Clark County, is currently working with clients across multiple locations including Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Camas, and Washougal.
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Related events
- FirstEnergy and Dominion Energy projects require new easements across Fluvanna County land.
- A transmission line project involving FirstEnergy and Dominion Energy is moving forward through Frederick and Kanawha Counties.
- A transmission line project involving FirstEnergy and Dominion Energy is facing opposition and joint venture proposals in Frederick and Putnam Counties.