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AEIC Member Company Great River Energy Plans New Transmission Line

AEIC member company Great River Energy is teaming up with Minnesota Power to unveil plans for a groundbreaking transmission line, connecting St. Cloud to Grand Rapids with an investment of $970M-$1.3B.

This ambitious 180-mile Northland Reliability Project is a significant step towards a greener future, supporting the transition to renewable energy sources.

As our grid evolves, this project addresses the challenges of strained capacity due to increased wind and solar power integration. Learn more about this project in Star Tribune: https://buff.ly/3Kyr9az

Originally published on aeic.org on August 23, 2023 and republished here as written when the site moved in July 2026. Back to the archive →

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