Idaho-Nevada — Southwest Intertie Project-North
Great Basin Transmission has broken ground on a 285-mile, 500 kV transmission line between Idaho and Nevada, representing an investment of more than $1 billion.
LocationIdaho and Nevada
Project valueMore than $1 billion
StageUnder construction
OwnerGreat Basin Transmission / LS Power
Great Basin Transmission, an LS Power affiliate, has started construction of the Southwest Intertie Project-North, a 285-mile, 500 kV transmission line connecting the Midpoint Substation near Twin Falls, Idaho, with the Robinson Summit Substation near Ely, Nevada. The project is intended to improve western grid reliability and transmission capacity.