ITC Midwest
Beverly – Hills
345 kV Transmission Line Project
345 kV Transmission Line Project
ITC Midwest is planning to build an electric transmission line that travels through Linn and Johnson counties from ITC Midwest’s Beverly Substation in Cedar Rapids in Linn County to the MidAmerican Energy Hills Substation near Hills in Johnson County. The proposed route includes building a 345,000 volt (345 kV) transmission line that joins the route of an existing 161 kV transmission line which will be removed and rebuilt in a double circuit configuration (two circuits on the same structures). The structures will be built to be capable of accommodating another 345 kV transmission line.
Altogether through the two counties, the line is approximately 40 miles. The final route may change and will be determined when easement negotiations with landowners are completed and the Iowa Utilities Commission has approved the project.
In response to ongoing growth and the significant increase in electricity demand projected in the greater Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor over the next few years, the Beverly – Hills line is needed to provide essential electric transmission capacity. When placed in service, the new transmission infrastructure will also help ensure grid reliability and system resilience.
The Beverly – Hills project will provide numerous benefits and drive
value for electric consumers locally and regionally. When completed,
this transmission line will:
Public Information Meetings | October 29, 2024 |
Easement acquisition complete | Third quarter 2025* |
If approved by Iowa Utilities Board, construction will begin | Second quarter 2026* |
Construction complete | Third quarter 2027* |
*These time frames are subject to change