Avangrid announced that the U.S. Department of Energy selected Avangrid for a $425 M capacity contract for its Aroostook Renewable Project. The award is part of the DOE’s Transmission Facilitation Program. The announcement by DOE comes as the Maine Public Utilities Commission prepares to issue a transmission line Request for Proposals to connect 1,200 MW of renewable energy to the New England power grid in Maine. The generation portion is being solicited by the MPUC separately. Avangrid intends to participate in the transmission line RFP process and will include the awarded $425M capacity contract as part of the company’s proposal. This $425M award represents one of the largest federal investments in energy development in Maine’s history. Avangrid also plans to invest more than $15M for Disadvantaged Communities in Maine. The Maine PUC will likely announce winning bids in 2025.
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