U.S. Electricity Consumption Projected to Reach Record Levels A report released September 9th by the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts record levels of electricity consumption in the United States. The Short-Term Energy Outlook indicates total electricity sales are expected to reach 4,135 billion kilowatthours (BkWh) this year and increase further to 4,211 BkWh in 2027.

Staff said interactive maps show multiple possible transmission-line routes, one crossing Wardell Farm and the village's northern area; the committee discussed sending representatives to the developer's public meetings to voice routing preferences.

Power Line Project Could Impact Champaign County Landowners A proposed electric transmission project may result in new high-voltage power lines running through sections of Champaign County, prompting notifications to some local property owners. The Grid Growth West project involves the construction of three new transmission lines across western and central Ohio. The plan includes two

FirstEnergy Transmission and Transource Energy Receive Approval for Central Ohio Transmission Project AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – FirstEnergy Transmission and Transource Energy have secured approval from PJM for a significant electric transmission project planned for central Ohio. The initiative will be carried out through a joint venture called Grid Growth Ventures LLC. The