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DOE Selects Project to Upgrade Transmission Capacity Involving Ameren Missouri

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 28
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What happened

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The U.S. Department of Energy selected Pitch Aeronautics Inc. as the prime applicant for a proposal pairing weather-based transmission ratings with wire upgrades to raise the amount of electricity existing lines can carry. Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois, and Farmington Electric Utility System were identified as host utilities for the project. The proposal requests $37,034,911 in federal support and is valued at $75,565,842.

From econotimes.com

Why it matters

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Ameren stated that grid congestion can prevent lower-cost electricity from reaching customers, which may lead utilities to rely on more expensive local power plants. The project is intended to ease these constraints and help connect new generation.

From econotimes.com

Who's involved

  • Ameren MissouriHost utility for a project to upgrade transmission capacity
  • AmerenParent company of Ameren Missouri

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Companhia Energética de Minas GeraisSpeculative

    Could see changes in competitive position due to grid modernization and federal funding.

  • Southern CompanySpeculative

    Might benefit from improved grid capacity and federal funding.

  • TXNM EnergySpeculative

    May see shifts in competitive position related to grid upgrades and federal funding.

  • FortisSpeculative

    Could experience changes in competitive position stemming from federal funding for grid modernization.

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