MORGANTOWN – The Public Service Commission has opened a case file to receive feedback from West Virginia residents regarding the proposed Valley Link transmission project. Designated as “Protests regarding the future Valley Link project,” the case was formally established Monday and registered 1,412 protests by Wednesday morning. Of these, 14 were submitted Tuesday, with the

New York Grid Planning Under Scrutiny as EJLPC Calls for Comprehensive Review NEW YORK – September 15, 2026 – The Energy Justice Law and Policy Center (EJLPC) is urging the New York Public Service Commission to mandate a more detailed evaluation of bulk transmission options before committing ratepayers to significant grid investments. As a participant

Proposed transmission line developments through southwestern Wisconsin have made for unlikely political bedfellows this election season.

Hydro One Announces Public Consultation for New Power Line Project Following a report released in July by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Hydro One has proposed the Waterloo Wellington Power Line project. The IESO’s integrated regional resource plan forecasts a 133 per cent increase in electricity demand across Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County

Commissioners Approve Modified Transmission Line Route Texas Public Utility Commissioners have approved alterations to the Howard-to-Solstice 765-kilovolt transmission line during a public meeting chaired by PUCT Chairman Thomas Gleeson. The project, a joint effort between AEP Texas and CPS Energy, is planned to run through Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Crockett, Edwards, Kerr, Kinney, Medina, Pecos, Real,

Public Utility Commission Chairman Recommends Review of Transmission Line Project Thomas Gleeson, chairman of the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT), has recommended that a proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line be reassigned for review by State Office of Administrative Hearings judges. This action follows a recommendation from administrative law judges Linda Brite, Linda Burgess, and Dee Marlo

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has expressed disappointment regarding the Public Utility Commission of Texas’s recent approval of a segment of a proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line, despite prior requests from state lawmakers to halt the project. He voiced his concerns Wednesday morning at the Texas GOP breakfast in Dallas, following similar remarks made recently in Llano.

Midcontinent Independent System Operator Receives Support for Interconnection Proposal The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has garnered support from Google, Xcel Energy, and other stakeholders for a proposal designed to expedite the interconnection process for generation projects serving large loads connected to the same substation. The proposal was formally submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory

Texas Regulators to Decide on Transmission Line Route Near China-Linked Land Texas regulators are preparing to decide whether to approve a planned 765-kilovolt transmission line route that passes near property linked to Chinese businessman Sun Guangxin, whose previous land acquisitions in Texas have raised national security concerns. Companies associated with Guangxin assert they lack affiliation

Texas Approves $14 Billion Power Line Project for Permian Basin Two major power lines in West Texas received final approval last week as part of a planned grid “superhighway” intended to accommodate rising electricity demand within the Permian Basin. The endorsement, estimated at a cost of $14 billion, marks a significant victory for Houston-based energy

Construction begins on final segment of major Western U.S. transmission project Construction has commenced on the final section of the Southwest Intertie Project, a 576-mile transmission corridor connecting Idaho to an area just south of Las Vegas, Nevada. Officials marked this milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony in Ely, Nevada, held September 3. LS Power, through

NextEra Transmission MidAtlantic Inc. has agreed to delay deadlines in the West Virginia Public Service Commission’s evaluation of its proposed MidAtlantic Resiliency Link project after staff suggested doing so or facing dismissal of the application. Appalachian Power Company, meanwhile, is contesting a recent decision by the PSC that partially denied a transmission line proposal from

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Regulators Approve Construction of Large Transmission Lines in Texas The Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved a key permit allowing for the construction of significantly larger electric power lines than currently exist within the state. The decision, made Friday, paves the way for the North Texas transmission project despite widespread opposition from landowners, renewable

Maine Regulator Approves Major Wind Project and Transmission Line The Maine Public Utilities Commission has authorized an 800-megawatt onshore wind generation project by Clearway Energy Group LLC in northern Maine, accompanied by a 1,200-megawatt transmission line to be constructed by Avangrid. The approval was granted late last month. Maine currently operates approximately 900 megawatts of

Regulators Approve Construction of High-Voltage Transmission Lines in Texas The Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved a key permit allowing for the construction of significantly taller electric power lines, despite considerable opposition from landowners. The unanimous decision on Friday concerns the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a North Texas transmission project and authorizes

Ohio regulators are urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to address a complaint filed in September 2023 concerning local transmission projects built by American Electric Power, FirstEnergy, AES and Duke Energy. The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel contends these projects lack sufficient regulatory oversight and require review by FERC. Since the initial filing, those

Ranching Family Challenges Transmission Line Project The Texas Department of Agriculture has recognized the Great Southern Ranch, adding it to its Family Land Heritage Registry with a formal recognition ceremony planned for October 26. Frank Terrell, owner of the state-recognized ranch, is facing challenges protecting his property amid ongoing drought conditions and now, a proposed

San Diego Gas & Electric hosted a public forum Tuesday in Fallbrook as part of a series designed to gather feedback regarding a proposed $1.62 billion power line project. Approximately 250 residents attended the initial meeting, which is one of four planned across Southern California. The Golden Pacific Powerlink would extend roughly 145 miles and

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

Maine regulators have selected two companies for development of wind power resources in Aroostook County as part of a clean energy initiative supported by several New England states. The Maine Public Utilities Commission has chosen Clearway Energy Group LLC to build wind turbines capable of generating 800 megawatts of electricity in Northern Maine, and Avangrid,

Lawmakers Criticize Transmission Line Application Process, Landowner Notification Issues State Representative Ken King has voiced concerns regarding the application process for electricity delivery projects following recent testimony before a Texas House committee. Power company Oncor is facing scrutiny for reportedly omitting approximately 1,400 landowners from public meetings related to its proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line until

Lawmakers Criticize Transmission Line Application Process, Landowner Notification Issues State Representative Ken King has voiced concerns regarding the application process for electricity delivery projects following recent testimony before a Texas House committee. Power company Oncor is facing scrutiny for reportedly omitting approximately 1,400 landowners from public meetings related to its proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line until