$300 M in transmission lines contracts
Central Maine Power's New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) has awarded more than $300 M in contracts to upgrade transmission lines and clear land.
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USA, Maine, Portland: Central Maine Power’s New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) has awarded more than $300 M in contracts to upgrade transmission lines and clear land.
The project, which implies building an electric transmission line from the Maine / Quebec border to Lewiston, Maine, will provide 1,200 MW of transmission capacity and deliver clean, renewable electricity.
NECEC has received a key state approval from the Maine Public Utilities Commission.
“We are thrilled that the commission has voted in favor of this project. This approval marks a major milestone for the NECEC and for the region’s efforts to secure a future of clean, reliable energy,” said Doug Herling, president and CEO of Central Maine Power.
“This decision confirms the NECEC will deliver environmental, economic, energy security, and other benefits for Maine and for consumers throughout New England,” Herling added.
Officials said on Wednesday that the contract was awarded to Maine-based Cianbro in a joint venture with three other companies, Irby Construction, Sargent Electric and Northern Clearing Inc.
Source: T&D World