ITC Midwest LLC Seeks Extension of Electric Transmission Line Franchise in Hardin County, Iowa

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The Iowa Utilities Commission has received a petition from ITC Midwest LLC, a Michigan-based limited liability company, to extend its electric transmission line franchise in Hardin County, Iowa. The petition includes detailed information about the line, its purpose, and the necessary approvals for construction and operation. ITC Midwest LLC asserts that the line is necessary to serve a public use, represents a reasonable relationship to an overall plan of transmitting electricity in the public interest, and will comply with all laws and regulations administered by the Iowa Utilities Commission.

Key Takeaways:

  • ITC Midwest LLC is seeking an extension of its electric transmission line franchise in Hardin County, Iowa, as provided in Iowa Code chapter 478.
  • The line consists of 0.64 miles of transmission line capable of operating at a maximum voltage of 169,000 volts, and two other lines capable of operating at maximum voltages of 345,000 volts and 500,000 volts, respectively.
  • The petition includes detailed exhibits, such as a legal description of the route, a map showing the route and surrounding features, engineering specifications, and a description of the line's history and public use.
  • ITC Midwest LLC asserts that it has properly franchised all lines for which an extension of franchise is requested and has notified potentially affected parties, including other electric, pipeline, and railroad companies.
  • The company holds necessary easements or authorization from highway or railroad authorities for the lands and right-of-way upon which the line is located.
  • ITC Midwest LLC agrees to pay all costs and expenses of the franchise proceeding, including costs of inspections or examinations of the route, hearing, salaries, and publishing of notice.
  • The company accepts that the provisions of all laws and regulations relating to public utilities, franchises, and transmission lines shall apply to its existing line or lines, franchises, and rights with the same force and effect as if the franchise had been granted.

Statistics:

  • 0.64 miles of transmission line capable of operating at a maximum voltage of 169,000 volts is sought for extension of franchise.
  • Two other lines, one capable of operating at a maximum voltage of 345,000 volts and the other at 500,000 volts, are also included in the petition.
  • The petition includes four exhibits, including a legal description of the route, a map showing the route and surrounding features, engineering specifications, and a description of the line's history and public use.
  • The company will make available to the public a map showing the route(s) of the line(s) for which extension of franchise is sought.

Sources:

  • ITC Midwest LLC's petition for extension of electric transmission line franchise, filed with the Iowa Utilities Commission on May 15, 2025, E-21579.