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January 8, 2025

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BHE U.S. Transmission Joins Grid United for North Plains Connector Transmission Project

HELENA, Mont.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BHE U.S. Transmission today announced it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with North Plains Connector LLC,…

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December 27, 2024

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Empowering Communities: Montana Community Foundation and North Plains Connector Community Investment Program Award more than $230,000 in Grants for Rosebud, Custer and Fallon Counties

The Community Investment Program (CIP), a program at the Montana Community Foundation (MCF) supported by North Plains Connector, is excited…

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December 16, 2024

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Request for Proposal: North Plains Connector Project

North Plains Connector is pleased to announce the release of three Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the design, construction, and…
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December 12, 2024

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NorthWestern Energy signs agreement for North Plains Connector megawatts

NorthWestern Energy announced Thursday it is joining a new high voltage transmission project that will help expand Montana’s grid and…
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December 12, 2024

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NorthWestern Energy partners on high-voltage transmission line

NorthWestern Energy announced Thursday that it is partnering on a high-voltage transmission line that aims to connect the nation’s eastern…
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December 12, 2024

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NorthWestern Energy to Participate in Regional Transmission Projects

NorthWestern Energy has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with North Plains Connector LLC, a wholly owned entity of Grid…
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December 11, 2024

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Puget Sound Energy Signs on with North Plains Connector

Puget Sound Energy has become the latest utility to stake a claim in the North Plains Connector, a 420-mile transmission…
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December 9, 2024

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Puget Sound Energy signs on to largest share of North Plains Connector transmission project

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) today announced that it has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with North Plains Connector LLC,…
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December 4, 2024

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Supporting more electric transmission in North Dakota

The power grid in North Dakota, much like the state’s highway system, requires expansion to meetgrowing demands. Just as Interstate…

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November 6, 2024

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Colstrip Launches First High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Line

Community leaders in Colstrip celebrated a $700 million investment in bolstering affordable, reliable energy in Montana through the North Plains…
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November 5, 2024

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Avista joins PGE, Grid United and ALLETE in 3,000 megawatt east-west transmission line

North Plains Connector transmission line continues building momentum as Avista commits to nonbinding memorandum of understanding for a 10% ownership…

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August 6, 2024

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Utilities of North Plains Connector Interregional Innovation Consortium Applaud the U.S. Department of Energy for Historic Investment in Interregional Transmission Through $700 Million Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership Grant

The North Plains Connector Interregional Innovation Consortium expresses its gratitude to the U.S. Department of Energy for its support in…
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