What is the latest status of the project “Southwest Power Pool 765-kV Transmission Backbone”?

The status recorded for “Southwest Power Pool 765-kV Transmission Backbone” is approved.

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Southwest Power Pool 765-kV Transmission Backbone” to USD 8600000000.

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Southwest Power Pool 765-kV Transmission Backbone

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: United States

Source: Utility Dive

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An $8.6 billion transmission plan approved by the Southwest Power Pool board to develop 949 miles of new 765-kV transmission lines. This regional transmission backbone will carry four times the power of existing 345 kV lines and improve efficiency. 765 kV lines are the highest operating voltages in the U.S. and are new to the SPP and ERCOT markets.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT), Power Transmission, Solar
Location: United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Utility Dive

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The project “Southwest Power Pool 765-kV Transmission Backbone” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Utility Dive.

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Original status	approved
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	An $8.6 billion transmission plan approved by the Southwest Power Pool board to develop 949 miles of new 765-kV transmission lines. This regional transmission backbone will carry four times the power of existing 345 kV lines and improve efficiency. 765 kV lines are the highest operating voltages in the U.S. and are new to the SPP and ERCOT markets.
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Sector	Power Generation (CCGT), Power Transmission, Solar
Article published date	2025-11-10

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