BPA’s $2 B transmission projects
The Bonneville Power Administration approves more than $2 B for multiple transmission substation and line projects.
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USA, Portland: The Bonneville Power Administration approves more than $2 B for multiple transmission substation and line projects.
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has approved more than $2 B for multiple transmission substation and line projects for reinforcing the grid and to increase capacity, accommodate regional growth with clean energy resources.
The projects will add renewable energy to the power grid and help Oregon and Washington customers meet 2030 clean energy targets. The projects are estimated to be worth $1.35 B. They are expected to be energized between 2025 and 2032, meaning they would provide about 6,000 MW of additional capacity.
“This move demonstrates a strong commitment to our customers and advances their efforts to meet state clean energy mandates,” said John Hairston, BPA administrator and CEO. “We are setting the stage for an infrastructure decade that should significantly advance our efforts to respond to transmission interconnection and service requests and generate sufficient revenue to allow us to keep rates low.”
Six of the projects combined with few smaller projects will support transmission lines that deliver electricity to BPA customers, serving retail loads in those areas.
“These transmission projects would enable the reliable delivery of new clean and affordable resources to Portland General Electric’s customers and will support economic growth,” said Maria Pope, Portland General Electric CEO.
Additionally, BPA is working one transmission line and three substation projects in Central Oregon, expected to be worth $839 M.
“Central Electric Cooperative supports BPA’s announcement to commit funding toward building a new substation in Central Oregon to help meet the rapid load growth in the area,” said Brad Wilson, Central Electric president and CEO. “Expanding its electric and transmission infrastructure will allow for greater economic development and ensure long-term electric reliability to meet our members’ needs.”
Source: T&D World
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