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DATC project to deliver Wyoming wind power to California and southwestern United States
December 19th, 2011

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke-American Transmission Co. has acquired the Zephyr Power Transmission Project and will continue the design and development of the proposed 950-mile transmission line that would deliver wind energy generated in eastern Wyoming to California and the southwestern United States.

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DATC announces integrated transmission development plan in five Midwestern states
September 12th, 2011

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke-American Transmission Co. today released its first set of transmission projects that include seven new transmission line projects in five Midwestern states. These projects will fill gaps in the existing transmission grid, improve electric system reliability and market efficiency, provide economic benefits to local utilities and enable increased delivery of high-quality renewable resources.

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Duke Energy and American Transmission Co. Form Joint Venture to Build Transmission in North America
April 13th, 2011

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy and American Transmission Co. announced the creation of Duke-American Transmission Co., a joint venture that will build, own and operate new electric transmission infrastructure in North America.

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Industry News

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Wind Statistics
July 21st, 2011

The American Wind Energy Association reports the U.S. wind industry has added more than 35 percent of all new generating capacity over the past four years, second only to natural gas, and more than nuclear and coal combined. Learn more from AWEA.

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Economic Impact
July 21st, 2011

A May 2011 Brattle Group study estimates that more than 150,000 jobs could be created annually in the U.S. over the next two decades by upgrading and expanding the grid. Learn more from Brattle.

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