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DATC announces integrated transmission development plan in five Midwestern states
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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Wind Statistics
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…. Learn more from AWEA.
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Economic Impact
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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Duke Energy and American Transmission Co. Form Joint Venture to Build Transmission in North America
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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