News Releases | American Transmission Co. projects - Part 16
News release: ATC to start work along Highway 41 in Oshkosh
Ellinwood-Sunset transmission line upgrade will improve electric reliability in Fox Valley De Pere, Wis. – American Transmission Co. will soon begin work on the existing transmission line that runs alongside US Hwy. 41 between the Sunset Point Substation, located in the town of Oshkosh, and the Ellinwood Substation, located in the City of Oshkosh. “The […]
PSC approved new transmission line near Waunakee
ATC gets approval to construct electric transmission line near Waunakee 138-kV line will ensure local electric reliability for existing customers and future growth MADISON, Wis. – Following a year-long regulatory review, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin gave ATC its final approval today for construction of a new electric transmission line from Vienna to Westport, […]
PSC news release: Transmission line in Waunakee will provide needed relaibility for surrounding communities
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News release: New electric transmission line energized in Oneida and Forest counties
Venus-Metonga transmission line completed on schedule De Pere, Wis. – American Transmission Co. placed in service last week a new 115-kilovolt electric transmission line connecting the Venus Substation, located in the Town of Monico, with a new Wisconsin Public Service Corp. substation, named the Metonga Substation, in Crandon. Construction began in late fall 2006 on […]
News release: Power line boosts reliability in Columbia County
Columbia-Rio transmission line completed under budget and ahead of schedule MADISON, Wis. – American Transmission Co. placed in service last week a new 69-kilovolt electric transmission line connecting the Columbia Substation, located in the Town of Pacific, with the Rio Substation, located in the Village of Rio. The new line will also connect to a […]
News release: Regulatory review begins on transmission access project (Paddock Rockdale)
PSC begins formal review of ATC’s application for Paddock – Rockdale Project 180-day regulatory analysis of electric transmission access proposal begins MADISON, Wis.—American Transmission Co.’s application seeking approval to construct a new 345 kilovolt electric transmission line in south central Wisconsin was declared complete last week by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. The determination […]
News release: Underground power line study leads to route options off Beltline highway, through neighborhoods
ATC will not propose underground construction for proposed Rockdale-West Middleton project MADISON, Wis.—The conclusion of a study on constructing the proposed Rockdale – West Middleton high voltage transmission line underground is that Madison’s Beltline highway is not a suitable location for underground facilities. The locations identified as the most feasible include routes off the Beltline […]
News release: Crivitz-High Falls project approved
ATC to rebuild power lines in Marinette County Original line built in 1910 DE PERE, Wis. – American Transmission Co., has received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to rebuild a 13-mile power line between the Crivitz and High Falls substations in Marinette County. The original line was built in 1910 to deliver […]
News release: ATC applies for first transmission access project in Midwest
Proposal provides savings in energy costs, levels market playing field for local utilities MADISON, Wis. – American Transmission Co. is proposing a project to construct a new 345-kilovolt electric transmission line in south central Wisconsin on existing transmission right-of-way that will complete a connection to Illinois and allow local distribution companies access to lower-cost power […]
Wisconsin State Journal Editorial: Power line plan should go forward
State Regulators Were Right To Reject A Request For Yet Another Study Of The Need For A High-voltage Power Line Around Madison. If Dane County is to continue to enjoy a reliable supply of electricity, the area’s network of power lines needs a major upgrade. However, because almost no one wants to live next to […]