Illinois Commerce Commission Approves ComEd Transmission Plan for Enhanced Reliability and Resilience in DeKalb County
KARE Project also supports future electric demand and economic growth
ComEd today announced that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved its proposed plan to construct a new transmission line in DeKalb County to reinforce grid reliability and resilience, meet rising energy demand from businesses and residents in the region and support economic growth. The ICC issued ComEd a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN), which authorizes a public utility to construct certain major infrastructure projects following a public review process that evaluates whether the project is needed, appropriately designed, and in the public interest.
“We are pleased that the ICC recognized our commitment to seeking input from local governments, landowners and stakeholders and that their views are represented in the proposed routes for the KARE Project,” said David Perez, ComEd’s executive vice president and COO. “KARE represents the least cost and best fit approach to meeting the growing demand for electricity in the area. It will also help support Illinois’ clean energy transition by providing the potential to accommodate the interconnection of renewable energy resources.”
