NextEra Energy Transmission and Exelon Corporation have welcomed the approval by the PJM Interconnection Board of Directors of their proposed approximately 220-mile, 765-kV transmission line. The project is designed to strengthen electric reliability and affordability across West Virginia, Pennsylvania and the broader Mid-Atlantic region.
The board’s decision represents a significant step toward addressing mounting reliability risks as electricity demand growth increasingly outpaces available supply. As the regional grid operator serving 13 states and the District of Columbia, PJM determined that localized or incremental upgrades alone would not be sufficient to resolve emerging system constraints. Instead, large-scale transmission expansion is required to maintain long-term grid stability and support evolving energy needs.
The proposed high-voltage transmission line will add critical capacity to meet rising demand, enable new generation resources to interconnect to the grid, and help ensure affordable electricity for households and small businesses. In addition, the infrastructure investment is expected to attract industrial development, stimulate regional economic growth, and create well-paying construction and long-term operational jobs.
Matt Valle, President of NextEra Energy Transmission, emphasized that the project will help deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective power while supporting regional economic vitality. Carim Khouzami, Executive Vice President of Transmission and Development at Exelon, noted that with electricity demand accelerating beyond current supply levels, the investment will be essential to maintaining affordability and meeting the needs of customers in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Both companies stated that they are committed to transparent engagement with local communities as the project advances. Plans include hosting open houses and working closely with landowners and stakeholders to minimize impacts throughout the development process.
NextEra Energy Transmission operates more than 3,100 miles of transmission lines across 18 states and Canada and is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc.. Exelon, a Fortune 200 company, serves nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities across the United States.
