Wisconsin utility Viridon has publicly criticized American Transmission Company’s attempt to reverse a contract award for the construction of a multi-million dollar transmission project. ATC petitioned federal regulators in June to overturn the decision granting Viridon, based in Chicago, a contract to build four high-voltage power lines and a new substation in eastern Wisconsin. Viridon

Utilities File Complaint with FERC to Limit Transmission Competition, Potentially Raising Costs WISCONSIN – A coalition of electricity utilities across the Midwest has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in Washington, DC, seeking to restrict competitive bidding for transmission projects. This action could lead to increased electricity prices for residents, farmers,

Oklahoma utilities face opposition over competitive bidding request A coalition of consumer advocates and manufacturers is challenging a request by Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company and eight other utilities to suspend competitive bidding requirements for power grid distribution line construction. The group argues the request disregards consumer affordability concerns. The Electricity Transmission Competition Coalition (ETCC)