ITC Midwest Newsletter
Summer 2025

Some of the key points Dusky made during his presentation included:

• Iowa is projected to have the first significant electricity demand growth in decades, which requires additional investment in the transmission grid.
• ITC Midwest is currently developing the next round of major MISO Long-Range Transmission Plan (LRTP) projects to improve system reliability and resilience, increase system capacity and enable lower-cost energy resources to power economic development in Iowa.
• The LRTP portfolio is critical to support the new data centers planned for the Cedar Rapids area, and general growth in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor.

Dusky emphasized the ITC Midwest team remains focused on operating a safe, reliable, cost-effective and secure grid for the benefit of electricity consumers.

ITC Midwest reduces transmission
outages by 79% since 2007

• The 79% reduction in transmission outages over the past 17 years saves electricity consumers hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
• This is a testament to ITC Midwest’s sustained, targeted capital investments and ongoing operations and maintenance program.
• ITC Midwest works with stakeholders across its service territory to make our communities stronger, grow our local economies and support the quality of life we all enjoy.
• New transmission infrastructure supports economic growth and development.

Through investments in the electric grid, coupled with our operational performance and maintenance activities, ITC Midwest continues to improve the grid’s performance and drive value for electricity consumers.

ITC Midwest engages with Denmark Fire Department on substation safety

As part of ITC Midwest’s ongoing commitment to safety and community collaboration, representatives from the company recently partnered with the Denmark Fire Department to support fire safety education in preparation for a new substation project near Denmark, Iowa. The engagement was prompted by Denmark Fire Chief Todd Ross, who proactively reached out to ensure his team was well-prepared for potential emergency scenarios involving high-voltage infrastructure. In response, ITC Midwest organized a special event that included guided tours of the new Deeds substation and an in-depth discussion on fire safety protocols.

ITC Midwest welcomes new LGCA team members

Two new personnel have recently joined the ITC Midwest Local Government and Community Affairs (LGCA) team, including:
 

For more details on ITC Midwest’s newest LGCA team members, click here.
To view a map of the LGCA service territories and the counties served by each permitting specialist, click here.

You’re invited to join us for the ITC Midwest Fall 2025 Partners in Business Meetings!

Partners in Business Meetings help keep our customers, community partners and other important stakeholders updated on ITC Midwest activities and projects. Through these meetings, we work to build connections and share information that benefits stakeholders and allows them to maximize the benefits of our investments in the regional grid.

ITC Midwest, Great River Energy and Xcel Energy partner on Upper Midwest's first 765kV line

Project will bolster regional reliability and minimize environmental impact

Several energy providers launched their plan to provide long-term electric reliability for customers by developing the Upper Midwest’s first 765 kilovolt (kV) transmission project, which will meet the significant growth in electricity use projected in the coming decades and improve access to new energy sources needed to serve communities throughout the region.

In February, ITC Midwest, Great River Energy and Xcel Energy filed Notice of Intent to Construct, Own and Maintain the new 765 kV electric transmission line with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. This notice kicks off the permitting, public outreach and environmental review process overseen by the Commission and is the first step in project development. The line will connect to the existing transmission grid in eastern South Dakota and travel approximately 410 miles across southern Minnesota to Wisconsin, also connecting into the regional grid in Wisconsin and Iowa.