Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) plans to invest approximately $85 million to strengthen the electric transmission network in Southwestern Michigan.
Construction is expected to start spring 2023 and finish late 2024. The Hartford Area Improvements Project involves:
· Rebuilding approximately 15 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line between Benton Harbor and Hartford.
· Rebuilding approximately 18 miles of 69-kV transmission line between Hartford, Bangor and South Haven.
· Upgrading equipment at Bangor substation off West Arlington Street.
The project strengthens the electric transmission system. Modern steel poles will replace aging wooden poles from the 1950s. The project improves the line’s operational performance, reduces the likelihood of extended power outages and enhances electric reliability for homeowners, businesses and communities I&M serves.
I&M representatives plan to communicate project updates with landowners in the area throughout the process. Additional details are available at www.IndianaMichiganPower.com/HartfordMichigan.
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is headquartered in Fort Wayne, and its approximately 2,100 employees serve more than 600,000 customers.
More than 80% of its energy delivered in 2021 was emission-free. I&M has at its availability various sources of generation including 2,278 MW of nuclear generation in Michigan, 450 MW of purchased wind generation from Indiana, more than 22 MW of hydro generation in both states and approximately 35 MW of large-scale solar generation in both states. The company’s generation portfolio also includes 2,620 MW of coal-fueled generation in Indiana.
