ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION PROJECT
Homegrown Power in Oklahoma
The Heartland Spirit Connector is a proposed transmission project that would consist of approximately 540 miles of new high-voltage transmission lines through Oklahoma. The project would transport cost-effective clean energy from America’s heartland, bringing jobs and economic opportunity to local communities in Oklahoma.
New transmission lines would help power American homes and businesses with American-made energy. The transmission line is expected to be in operation by the early 2030s after a three-year construction period.*
Heartland Spirit Connector, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC, would finance, build, own and operate the project. Affiliates of NextEra Energy Transmission are trusted transmission service providers with a proven history of building and operating over 2,700 miles of reliable, cost-effective transmission projects in the United States and Canada.
*Project schedule is subject to change.
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Strengthening the Grid
High-voltage transmission lines are essential for carrying power from where it is produced to communities across the region and are critical to strengthening the American energy grid.
Affordable, Clean Energy
The Heartland Spirit Connector project will increase access to affordable, clean power delivered by transmission lines that are designed using safe, reliable and cost-effective components and materials.
Economic Growth
The project will have an immediate economic benefit to Oklahoma, with billions of dollars of direct investment and support for local businesses and communities.
Employment Opportunities
Construction would generate an estimated 500 new jobs in the area. The project would transport cost-effective clean energy from America’s heartland, bringing jobs and economic opportunity to local communities.
Environmental Stewardship
Federal, state, and local stakeholders will be consulted during project siting and development to identify potential environmental impacts and take actions to reduce impacts. A robust environmental analysis would be conducted consistent with guidance from the state siting authorities and regulatory agencies. We will also implement best management practices and mitigation measures as appropriate.
Investing in Oklahoma
NextEra Energy’s subsidiaries have been investing in Oklahoma for more than twenty years, bringing economic growth and opportunity to local communities. NextEra Energy’s subsidiaries own and operate a mix of energy resources in the state, including wind, solar and natural gas with additional projects in development.
NextEra Energy has steadily increased its investments in Oklahoma for over two decades with nearly $8 billion in total capital investments. With over 230 employees in the state and $43.7 million in annual payroll, NextEra Energy Resources, the competitive clean energy affiliate of Heartland Spirit Connector, is opening a new regional office in Oklahoma City, bringing even more jobs to the state.
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