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About Us
Throughout its history Oklahoma has been a pioneer in the energy economy, developing rich oil and natural gas resources. In the 21st century Oklahoma is poised to develop another natural resource – wind. The federal Department of Energy has recognized Oklahoma as a good source for wind energy. But for wind energy to develop into a viable, reliable energy source, it must be easily accessible – and that's why transmission is so important.
The windiest parts of Oklahoma are often isolated from “load centers” (cities, towns, and businesses that require large amounts of electricity). To capture the potential of wind power, ITC Great Plains will build transmission lines to move electricity from wind turbines to load centers throughout the state.
We are committed to:
- Helping Oklahoma become a net exporter of wind energy to the region
- Enhancing the reliability of the state and regional transmission grid
- Ensuring low-cost energy is available to the Oklahoma economy to support economic development and attract business to the State
- Providing equal access to all generation resources - including renewable energy
ITC Great Plains is a subsidiary of ITC Holdings, Inc., which has an established record investing hundreds of millions of dollars upgrading and improving the transmission system of Michigan. These investments have constructed new transmission lines and improved existing lines – which has resulted in millions of dollars in customer savings.
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