PJM Approves Ohio Transmission Project by AEP, Evergy, FirstEnergy
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated Feb 17, 2026
The approval of this major electric transmission project is expected to have a positive impact on the electric utility and infrastructure markets, particularly in the central United States===Ohio region. It signals increased investment in grid reliability and capacity, which could attract more energy-intensive industries and support economic growth.
PJM Interconnection has approved a major electric transmission project in central United States===Ohio, jointly developed by Transource Energy (a partnership between American Electric Power and Evergy) and FirstEnergy===FirstEnergy Transmission (jointly owned by FirstEnergy and Brookfield Super-Core Infrastructure Partners). The project, proposed through PJM's 2025 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan, involves over 300 miles of new 765-kilovolt lines and substation upgrades. It aims to enhance grid capacity and reliability in the fast-growing Columbus region, supporting rising electricity demand from manufacturing facilities, data centers, and electric vehicles. The companies will develop the project through their recently formed joint venture, Grid Growth Ventures. This initiative is expected to deliver more reliable service, faster restoration during outages, and improved access to affordable power, while also attracting new businesses and supporting economic expansion in United States===Ohio.
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