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Northern Missouri transmission project aims for 2028 finish, seeks community input

Ameren's Transmission Department looked to receive feedback for an upcoming project to replace transmission lines in northern Missouri on Thursday. (Caelan McGee/KTVO)

MACON, Mo. — Ameren's Transmission Department looked to receive feedback for an upcoming project to replace transmission lines in northern Missouri on Thursday.

Ameren leaders set up in Macon to discuss the Northern Missouri Grid Transformation Program.

Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois, Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission and Ameren Missouri are all teaming up for the project.

The program's goal will be to replace aging infrastructure, adding transmission capacity to ensure reliability and resiliency and promote more access to energy sources.

All projects within the program are scheduled to be in service by mid-2028.

Ameren Transmission Project Manager Tracy Dencker said that the goal of the project is to add to the existing energy grid to help it be prepared for the future.
"So that we have resiliency and reliability for the area," Dencker added. "It helps stabilize us through the growing loads and as new generation comes onto the grid and as we retire existing coal-fired facilities, it helps maintain that support and for all the energy needs of the future."

Ameren will be hosting two open houses on Wednesday next week.

Residents of Adair County will be able to give feedback at the White Oaks Barn in Troy Mills, while residents of Knox County can attend at the Knights of Columbus building in Edina.

Residents are welcome to attend between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.