The Quebec Electric Industry and its Markets – the United States Kelly Harrison Vice President Transmission March 20, 2013
Kansas’ Largest Electric Provider Key Operational Facts: ≈ 7,000 MW of generation 6,200 miles transmission 687,000 customers 2
Transmission Investment Supports Economic Development Creates Cost Efficiencies Best Accomplished by Partnering with Communities 3
Building Transmission in Kansas Successes Limited condemnations Productive regulatory treatment Challenges Protected species 4
Major Transmission Investments 5
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Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Activity EHV Buildout Next Day Market Development Order 1000 Requirements 6
Building Transmission Across RTO Seams Project Identification Who Benefits? Who Pays? 7