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West Needs Significant Transmission Upgrades by 2035, WestTEC Study Shows

10-Year Horizon Report Identifies More than 12,600 Miles of Projects to Respond to Changing Needs of Western Grid

PORTLAND, Ore. – The West needs more than 12,600 miles of high-voltage transmission additions or upgrades to meet the region’s forecasted energy needs by 2035, according to the results of the Western Transm…