Osceola (Yaholi) – Winterset
161 kV Transmission Line Project
161 kV Transmission Line Project
Due to a change in the proposed project route and in coordination with the additional public information meetings held on November 12, 2024 for a segment of the Osceola-Winterset project, ITC Midwest has updated the project profiles, maps and other relevant information below. To ensure transparency, we have left in place the original materials initially posted to this microsite and referenced at the public information meetings held on July 19, 2023.
ITC Midwest is planning to build a new 161 kV (161,000 volt) electric transmission line that travels through Madison and Clarke counties from the Winterset Substation, owned by CIPCO, to the planned Yaholi Substation, currently being constructed by Alliant Energy and ITC Midwest in Osceola.
This line build is part of ITC Midwest’s continuing efforts to improve the reliability of the electric transmission system and better serve the current and future needs of electric consumers.
The configuration of the existing transmission system in the area limits the ability to re-route electricity to customers during planned outages (when a line needs to be taken out of service for maintenance) and unplanned outages (such as an outage resulting from a severe storm). This new 161 kV line is needed to ensure the system can continue to remain reliable during planned and unplanned system outages. Connecting an additional 161 kV transmission line to the power grid in this area ensures long-term reliability can be maintained, while also providing increased system resiliency to better withstand severe weather.
The Osceola (Yaholi) – Winterset project will provide important benefits and drive value for electric consumers. When completed, this transmission line will:
Public Information Meetings | July 19, 2023 and November 12, 2024 |
Easement acquisition complete | Second quarter 2025* |
If approved by Iowa Utilities Board, construction begins | Second quarter 2026* |
Construction complete | 2026* |
* Time frames are subject to change