TransCanada's Northern Lights initiative proposes to connect the sources of low-cost and renewable supplies to growing markets via a long distance, (HVDC) transmission line that will maximize the use of existing and emerging energy infrastructure corridors and rights-of-way where practical.
- The Northern Lights initiative in Montana proposes a major high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line linking low cost, environmentally attractive fossil fuelled and renewable generation with growing loads in Nevada, Arizona, and California.
- One project consists of a HVDC transmission line connecting Montana to Las Vegas.
- The line will be rated approximately 3,000 MW and will cost US $1.2 - 1.8 billion.
- The line will connect clean coal and wind generation resources in Montana with growing loads in southern Nevada, Arizona, and California.
- Extension of the line to southern California and/or Arizona is contemplated as market conditions evolve.
For more information see Northern Lights website
