{"id":917524,"date":"2025-12-08T16:09:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T21:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/nextera-energy-transmission-and-exelon-power-pennsylvania-and-west-virginias-energy-future\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T16:09:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T21:09:55","slug":"nextera-energy-transmission-and-exelon-power-pennsylvania-and-west-virginias-energy-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/nextera-energy-transmission-and-exelon-power-pennsylvania-and-west-virginias-energy-future\/","title":{"rendered":"NextEra Energy Transmission and Exelon Power Pennsylvania and West Virginia’s Energy Future"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n JUNO BEACH, Fla.<\/span> and CHICAGO<\/span><\/span>, Dec. 8, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0The regional grid operator, PJM Interconnection, has recommended NextEra Energy Transmission and Exelon to deliver a critical energy infrastructure project as part of its 2025 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan. The approximately 220-mile 765-kilovolt (kV) high voltage transmission line is designed to support safe, reliable and affordable energy for families and communities across Pennsylvania<\/span> and parts of West Virginia<\/span> and spur significant economic growth. The transmission line would connect to substations that supply electricity to residents and businesses across the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n A word from John Ketchum<\/span>, NextEra Energy chairman and CEO:<\/b> “We’re proud to invest in American energy dominance. Together with Exelon, we’re delivering a stronger, more resilient grid that improves access to low-cost energy for millions of families and businesses across Pennsylvania<\/span> and West Virginia<\/span>. This critical project will power communities for decades to come, and we are committed to working closely with those communities along the proposed line to enable the many project benefits.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n A word from Calvin Butler<\/span>, Exelon president and CEO:<\/b> “Our collaboration marks a pivotal moment for our region’s energy future. At Exelon, we’re proud to join forces with NextEra Energy Transmission to deliver a project that will ensure reliable, affordable power for families and businesses across Pennsylvania<\/span> and West Virginia<\/span>, strengthen our grid and drive forward economic growth. We stand committed to working hand-in-hand with local communities, ensuring we provide our customers the energy they need and deserve.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n A word from Senator Dave McCormick<\/span> (R-PA):<\/b> “Pennsylvania<\/span> has an extraordinary opportunity to lead the energy and AI revolution. By strengthening our power infrastructure, we’re ensuring Pennsylvanians can seize this moment. This project will help deliver abundant, reliable power to communities, stabilize electricity prices, create jobs and position us to power the types of investments announced at the Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh<\/span> earlier this year, which will drive our economic growth for decades to come.”<\/p>\n

\n Powering safe and reliable electricity:<\/b> 765-kV lines transfer 2\u20133 times more power than 500-kV lines while reducing transmission losses by 50%.<\/p>\n