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NextEra Energy Transmission and Exelon Power Pennsylvania and West Virginia's Energy Future
The regional grid operator, PJM Interconnection, has recommended NextEra Energy Transmission and Exelon to deliver a critical energy infrastructure project as part of its 2025 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan. The approximately 220-mile 765-kilovolt (kV) high voltage transmission line is designed to support safe, reliable and affordable energy for families and communities across Pennsylvania and parts of West Virginia and spur significant economic growth. The transmission line would connect
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[{"type":"text","content":"JUNO BEACH, Fla. and CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The regional grid operator, PJM Interconnection, has recommended NextEra Energy Transmission and Exelon to deliver a critical energy infrastructure project as part of its 2025 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan. The approximately 220-mile 765-kilovolt (kV) high voltage transmission line is designed to support safe, reliable and affordable energy for families and communities across Pennsylvania and parts of West Virginia and spur significant economic growth. The transmission line would connect to substations that supply electricity to residents and businesses across the region.","length":649,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"image","alt":"NextEra Energy, Inc.","displaySize":"","headline":null,"caption":"NextEra Energy, Inc.","className":"","disableSlideshowImg":false,"size":{"original":{"width":400,"height":100,"url":"https://media.zenfs.com/en/prnewswire.com/071ddf343380d38daf93efc039fe0898"},"resized":{"url":"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ArT8SK1rT6W_vr.wNc47IA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTE3NjtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/prnewswire.com/071ddf343380d38daf93efc039fe0898","width":400,"height":100}},"href":"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2840810/Exelon___NextEra_Energy_Logo.html","hrefExternal":true,"rel":"nofollow"},{"type":"text","content":"A word from John Ketchum, NextEra Energy chairman and CEO: "We're proud to invest in American energy dominance. Together with Exelon, we're delivering a stronger, more resilient grid that improves access to low-cost energy for millions of families and businesses across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. This critical project will power communities for decades to come, and we are committed to working closely with those communities along the proposed line to enable the many project benefits."","length":510,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"A word from Calvin Butler, Exelon president and CEO: "Our collaboration marks a pivotal moment for our region's energy future. At Exelon, we're proud to join forces with NextEra Energy Transmission to deliver a project that will ensure reliable, affordable power for families and businesses across Pennsylvania and West Virginia, strengthen our grid and drive forward economic growth. We stand committed to working hand-in-hand with local communities, ...