high-voltage

ITC Energizes Thumb Loop Transmission Line

Submitted by aburr on Thu, 2015-05-14 13:36

ITCTransmission completed the Thumb Loop high-voltage transmission project with the energization of the third and final phase of the project. ITC invested $510 million to build the 345 kV line, which serves as the backbone of a system designed to meet the identified maximum wind energy potential of Michigan's Thumb region. It also will contribute to regional system reliability and facilitate wholesale market competition.

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Mindy Blank and Kevin B. Jones

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Today, tomorrow, forever?

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Byline: 

Jonathan A. Lesser

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