Updated March 2014
The eighth annual publication of EEI’s Transmission Projects: At A Glance report showcases a cross-section of major transmission projects that EEI members completed in 2013, have planned for the next ten years, and highlights EEI members’ continuing focus on making needed transmission investments.
In looking at more than 170 transmission projects, the 2014 report finds that EEI members plan to invest at least $60.6 billion (nominal $) in transmission through 2024. These investments supply an array of benefits, including providing reliable electricity service to customers, relieving congestion, facilitating wholesale market competition, and supporting a diverse generation portfolio.
A brief profile of each participating
EEI member company is included, along with the representative projects provided.
Information for each project submitted includes a project map, brief
description, estimated cost, current status, potential partners, and intended
benefits.