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FirstEnergy Transmission and Transource Energy 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 FirstEnergy Transmission LLC and Transource Energy – a partnership between American Electric Power and Evergy, Inc. – the project will support rising electricity demand and ongoing economic growth in the fast-growing Columbus region.
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