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Ameren wins Illinois approval for 21-mile Illinois Valley transmission line project

PUBT·09/17/2026 21:58:58
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Ameren wins Illinois approval for 21-mile Illinois Valley transmission line project
  • Ameren secured state regulator clearance for the Illinois Valley Reliability Project in LaSalle and Bureau Counties, targeting stronger grid reliability.
  • Build-out centers on a new 21-mile, 138-kV transmission line linking the Princeton substation to a new switching station near Peru.
  • Construction is slated to start in 2027; project completion is targeted by end-2029.
  • Added transmission capacity is expected to support higher demand, improving long-term growth prospects for the Illinois Valley service area.


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