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NextEra Energy Transmission has revived the Lake Erie Connector project, initially proposed in 2013, to build a 73-mile underwater power line from Nanticoke, Ontario, to Erie County. The U.S. Department of Energy designated it as a potential national interest electric transmission corridor, facilitating expedited approvals.

The project aims to address projected electricity shortfalls in the Erie region by 2030, with demand increasing due to various factors. If approved, it will deliver up to 1,000 megawatts of electricity, sufficient for around 800,000 homes, and is anticipated to be operational by 2031. The line will connect to a converter station in Springfield Township and distribute power through the PJM grid.