ITC MICHIGAN
ABOUT ITC MICHIGAN
ITC has two operating subsidiaries in Michigan: Michigan Electric Transmission Company (METC), and International Transmission Company (ITCTransmission), collectively referred to as ITC Michigan and based out of Novi, Michigan. METC and ITCTransmission are wholly owned subsidiaries of ITC Holdings Corp., the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company.
METC owns, operates and maintains approximately 5,600 circuit miles of transmission line in the western and northern portions of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, serving a population of 4.9 million.
ITCTransmission owns, operates and maintains approximately 3,100 circuit miles of transmission line in southeast Michigan, serving a population of 5.1 million.
Recently, ITC Michigan embarked on an educational campaign with Crain’s Detroit Business and MI Tech News. Click HERE to see interviews with ITC leaders on the importance of electric transmission related to the Michigan economy.
Do you have a question about ITC Michigan or any of our projects? Our team is happy to provide you with answers. Click on our contact sheet to identify your local representative and view their contact information.
A MESSAGE FROM SIMON WHITELOCKE – Spring 2023
Celebrating Our Past and Powering Forward
In celebration of our 20-year anniversary, we took the opportunity to pay it forward through ITC’s 20 Days of Service initiative (see below). We supported organizations throughout our footprint by volunteering and providing a variety of donations. As we look back on our last 20 years with gratitude, we look forward to the next 20 years with excitement and determination.
For two decades, we’ve taken pride in operating and maintaining the Michigan transmission system, earning the highest marks for safety, reliability and performance. We intend to continue this track record as we support the ongoing transition to cleaner energy.
Moving forward, we’re embarking on a journey to construct the first new interstate connection to Michigan’s transmission system in nearly 50 years. The new lines are part of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) Long Range Transmission Planning (LRTP) Tranche 1 Portfolio of projects. We’re currently evaluating route options within MISO’s development framework to recommend a suggested and an alternate route. This Fall, we’ll host a series of open public meetings across Calhoun, Branch, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ionia and Montcalm counties to collect feedback from municipalities and landowners before submitting a final route recommendation for regulatory approvals.
This summer is shaping up to be a season of progress and forward motion toward Michigan’s clean energy future.
Sincerely,
Simon S. Whitelocke
President, ITC Michigan
ITC CELEBRATES 20 YEARS WITH 20 DAYS OF SERVICE
In celebration of our 20-year anniversary, ITC employees had the opportunity to give back to organizations throughout our footprint during ITC’s 20 Days of Service initiative.
Throughout 20 Days of Service, ITC Michigan employees connected with and supported several organizations committed to serving various communities across our state. They donated non-perishable food items to Metro Detroit’s Gleaners Community Food Bank and Food Gatherers in Ann Arbor. Employees also donated personal and household items to Lighthouse Oakland County and SHARE Center in Battle Creek in support of those facing housing insecurity. Additionally, they donated gently used and new duffle bags, backpacks and suitcases to Ann Arbor-based Wolverine Human Services to support children in foster care.
ITC Michigan employees also volunteered to support community partner, Fleece & Thank You through the assembly of 120 colorful fleece blankets for children undergoing hospital treatment. Other volunteer activities included packing clothes for River Rouge High School students and medical supplies for Lansing-based Care Free Medical’s patient visits.
Gleaners Community Food Bank.
fleece blankets over a five-hour span for Fleece & Thank You
Director of Community Affairs Tarence Wheeler stand alongside packed clothing for students.
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ITC MICHIGAN PARTNERS & RECOGNITIONS
ITC’s role as the owner and operator of the high voltage transmission system in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula requires ongoing communication with a variety of stakeholders – from municipal leaders to residents – about the importance of investing in and securing the nation’s transmission assets. Siting, construction and maintenance of transmission projects can be sensitive and controversial; ITC works one-on-one with local communities, assessing the nature of the issues that must be addressed to achieve successful proposals and win-win solutions.Across the ITC Michigan service area, ITC also supports local communities with charitable donations and recreational access to its transmission corridors. Our commitment to the communities we serve is the cornerstone of our business and our mission to be a best-in-class transmission provider.
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PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES
Our first focus is on replacing aging transmission facilities and equipment across our service territory in Michigan and other Midwestern states. Since the company’s inception in 2003, ITC has invested $5.3 billion in system upgrades and maintenance.
COMMUNITY APPROACH
ITC works one-on-one with local communities, landowners, stakeholders to assess the nature of the issues that must be addressed to appropriately plan, site, construct and then maintain a highly efficient transmission grid.
CONNECTING CUSTOMERS
The ITC Stakeholder Relations team provides solutions related to electric reliability, power quality improvement, system capacity and transmission infrastructure improvements.
ITC HOSTS ANNUAL GROUP MEETINGS TO KEEP OUR PARTNERS IN BUSINESS INFORMED
STAKEHOLDER DOCUMENTS AND REQUEST FORMS
THE TRANSMISSION LINE
The Transmission Line newsletter showcases the most recent activities of ITC Michigan. Read a letter from the president and catch up on the latest stakeholder spotlight, community highlights and project updates.
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