NorthWestern Energy to Participate in Regional Transmission Projects
12 Diciembre 2024 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy
(Nasdaq: NWE) is joining new high voltage transmission projects to
expand Montana’s grid, meet the state’s increasing energy demand,
enhance energy security and create opportunities to serve regional
energy needs that will benefit all of our customers.
NorthWestern Energy joins North Plains
Connector east-west transmission line
NorthWestern Energy has signed a nonbinding memorandum of
understanding with North Plains Connector LLC, a wholly owned
entity of Grid United, to own 10% (300 megawatts) of North Plains
Connector, a 3,000-megawatt, 420-mile high-voltage direct current
(HVDC) transmission line to be constructed with endpoints near
Bismarck, North Dakota, and Colstrip, Montana. Grid United and
ALLETE, Inc. are jointly developing North Plains Connector. Avista,
Portland General Electric and Puget Sound Energy also have
ownership MOUs with North Plains Connector. The project is entering
the permitting phase and initiating regulatory filings with
approvals targeted in 2026. Construction is expected to commence in
2028, aiming for the project to be operational by 2032. Under the
terms of the memorandum of understanding, Grid United will continue
to fund the development of North Plains Connector. NorthWestern
Energy would invest when project regulatory approvals and permits
are in place.
“NorthWestern Energy’s Colstrip, Montana substation is
strategically located and will serve as a critical endpoint for
North Plains Connector, reinforcing Colstrip’s position as an
essential energy hub,” said NorthWestern Energy President and CEO
Brian Bird. “The North Plains Connector developer’s collaborative
approach with Montana communities to address concerns and ensure
the footprint reflects local priorities aligns with NorthWestern
Energy’s commitment to our customers.”
North Plains Connector is the first interregional transmission
line to create a major grid-to-grid connection across the three
energy markets, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator
(MISO), Southwest Power Pool (SPP), and Western Electricity
Coordinating Council (WECC). The transmission line will create
connection between NorthWestern Energy’s Montana and South Dakota
service areas. The bidirectional transmission line will efficiently
transport large amounts of power from areas with supply to areas in
need and take advantage of diverse load and weather patterns.
“NorthWestern Energy is the only partner serving customers in
both regions, which have diverse energy load demands and diverse
energy generation resources,” said Bird.
“We are pleased to welcome NorthWestern Energy to North Plains
Connector,” said Michael Skelly, CEO and co-founder of Grid United.
“As Montana’s largest energy provider, NorthWestern Energy brings a
breadth of experience and deep understanding of the region’s energy
needs. Their support reinforces the importance of North Plains
Connector as a meaningful solution for a strong and reliable
electric grid.”
Earlier this year, NorthWestern Energy supported the Montana
Department of Commerce as part of the North Plains Connector
Interregional Innovation (NPCII) consortium in its successful
application for a $700 million grant from the U.S. Department of
Energy’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership (GRIP) program.
The NPCII includes an upgrade of the Colstrip Transmission System
and while the majority of the grant is earmarked for the North
Plains Connector, the grant also includes funding for a potential
upgrade of the Colstrip Transmission System, which is jointly owned
and operated by NorthWestern Energy.
Montana to the South Transmission
Corridor
NorthWestern Energy and Grid United have also entered into a
letter of intent to continue transmission development to further
enhance the grid through the southwest corridor of Montana.
Development to expand the southwest corridor of Montana through
grid buildout would represent a significant step in enhancing
connectivity between Montana and the broader Western energy market
- bolstering grid reliability, allowing for critical import
capability and enabling customers to access and benefit from
emerging energy markets in the West.
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NorthWestern Energy - Delivering a Bright Future
NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., doing business as NorthWestern
Energy, provides essential energy infrastructure and valuable
services that enrich lives and empower communities while serving as
long-term partners to our customers and communities. We work to
deliver safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions that create
value for customers, communities, employees, and investors. We do
this by providing low-cost and reliable service performed by
highly-adaptable and skilled employees. We provide electricity and
/ or natural gas to approximately 775,300 customers in Montana,
South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. Our
operations in Montana and Yellowstone National Park are conducted
through our subsidiary, NW Corp, and our operations in South Dakota
and Nebraska are conducted through our subsidiary, NWE Public
Service. We have provided service in South Dakota and Nebraska
since 1923 and in Montana since 2002.
About Grid United
Grid United is an independent transmission company aiming to
modernize the United States' power grid to create a more resilient
and efficient electric system that uses the nation's abundant and
geographically diverse natural resources to the benefit of all
consumers. For more information, visit www.gridunited.com.
About ALLETE
ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE: ALE) is an energy company headquartered in
Duluth, Minnesota. In addition to its electric utilities, Minnesota
Power and Superior Water, Light and Power of Wisconsin, ALLETE owns
ALLETE Clean Energy, based in Duluth; BNI Energy in Bismarck, North
Dakota; and New Energy Equity, headquartered in Annapolis,
Maryland; and has an 8% equity interest in the American
Transmission Co. More information about ALLETE is available at
www.allete.com.
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NorthWestern Energy Investor Relations Contact:
Travis Meyer (605) 978-2967 travis.meyer@northwestern.com
Media Contact: Jo Dee Black (866) 622-8081
jodee.black@northwestern.com
Grid United Media contact: Ashley McGeary,
Communications Director ashley.mcgeary@gridunited.com
ALLETE, Inc. Media Contact: Amy Rutledge
218-723-7400 arutledge@allete.com
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