PowerOn Midwest is a series of new electric transmission projects anchored by a 765 kV backbone transmission line being developed by Great River Energy, ITC Midwest, Otter Tail Power Company and Xcel Energy. The projects will connect eastern South Dakota, southern Minnesota and the broader region, enhancing grid reliability in the Upper Midwest to meet growing and evolving energy needs in the coming decades.
Where and how we use and generate power is changing. As large, aging power plants are retired in the coming years, we’re shifting to other forms of generation that can be more flexible and scalable for our region’s new energy needs.
Demand is growing. As communities modernize and new technologies emerge, our grid must grow stronger and more flexible.
Electricity powers everything. From farming to healthcare to digital learning, our communities run on reliable energy.
Ready for what comes next. Our electric grid is under more stress than ever due to extreme weather, increasing demand, and aging infrastructure. Strengthening our transmission grid is essential to keep the power flowing where and when we need it most.
This forward-looking transmission line project is designed to meet tomorrow’s challenges by strengthening the grid for the entire region. It means more reliable electricity, more capacity for economic growth, and a more resilient system that is designed to withstand extreme weather events.