Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) representatives plan power grid upgrades in Huntington County. The project involves building about 3 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) power line and switch equipment to connect the new power line to an existing 138-kV power line.
The improvements provide electric service to the future Heartland Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) Markle Substation, located off Novae Parkway, north of Markle. Linking the substation to the power grid addresses the area's growing demand for electricity. Installing a switch to isolate equipment during power outages limits the number of impacted customers, ensures power grid functionality and improves operational flexibility.
Fall 2024: I&M representatives continue to evaluate options to determine a power line route that limits impacts to the community and environment. No final line route has been determined.
The project involves installing steel poles
Typical Pole Height: Approximately 85 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 feet*
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
Indiana Michigan Power serves 575,000 customers in Indiana and Michigan.
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