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Transource Energy and FirstEnergy Transmission Joint Venture Receive Approval for Major Electric Transmission Project in Central Ohio
Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection has selected a major electric transmission project to meet a critical infrastructure need in central Ohio. Jointly developed by Transource Energy, LLC (a partnership between American Electric Power Company, Inc and Evergy, Inc.) and FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC the project will help support rising electricity demand and ongoing economic growth in the fast-growing Columbus region.
About this update from Evergy, Inc.
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