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Wisconsin Reliability Project

Wisconsin Reliability Project

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A proposed natural Gas project

TC Energy’s Wisconsin Reliability Project is a set of projects designed to increase base system reliability and expand an existing portion of the ANR Pipeline Company (ANR) system to serve markets in the midwestern U.S., while lowering emissions by approximately 30,000 metric tons CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) per year. This is an equivalent to removing more than 6,500 passenger vehicles from the road annually.

By expanding its system, ANR will be able to provide up to an incremental 144,000 dekatherms per day of natural gas capacity to local area distribution and electric generation companies in markets that have recently announced significant coal fired generation retirements. The Project’s facilities include, in part, the installation of electric motor compressors with fuel switching capabilities for additional reliability to replace existing gas-powered compressor units along ANR’s system.

The Project also involves replacing approximately 51-miles existing pipeline throughout Wisconsin and North Illinois with new pipeline to increase system efficiency and reliability while meeting the increased market demand.

Furthermore, the Project will upgrade and replace the current gas compression facilities with hybrid units at the Kewaskum and Weyauwega stations. This initiative will lead to a net decrease in the Project’s direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Additionally, upgrades will be made to the existing meter stations in Lena, Merrill, Oshkosh, South Wausau, Stevens Point, and Two Rivers.

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Key Project Components

Increased capacity and reduced GHG emissions will be achieved through the installation of strategic, incremental facilities and upgrading existing infrastructure with brand-new, more efficient facilities.

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4313
jobs
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$319.9M
Associated labor income
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$1.1B
Economic output
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$67.9M
Local and state tax revenue

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Project timeline

Pre-file FERC application submitted

February 2022

FERC application filed

October 2022

FERC Certificate issued

December 2023

FERC issued Notice-to-Proceed

March 2024

Anticipated construction begins

November 2024

Targeted Project In-service

November 2025

Land restoration completion

2026

NOTE: Dates shown are based on current understanding of the facts and are subject to change.

Community Investment

 In 2022, TC Energy’s Community Investment provided more than $352,900 in Wisconsin and over $240,100 in Illinois together through TC Energy and TC Energy Foundation, helping to build strong communities with a focus area in resilient communities, education, environment and safety.

Construction Overview

TC Energy is excited to announce the commencement of the Wisconsin Reliability Project. Pre-construction work on compressor stations began in the second quarter of 2024. Site preparations along the project’s pipeline route will begin in November 2024 and completion targeted for 2026. We remain committed to our planned in-service date in 2025. These dates are subject to change, so please check here frequently for consistently posted construction updates, road closures, and other community impacts.

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Construction updates

Documents and maps

Virtual Open House


 

Virtual Open House

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Virtual Open House

We invite you to visit the virtual open house to learn all about this critical project, view the interactive map, and submit feedback or questions.

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How are we regulated?

The Wisconsin Reliability Project is governed according to regulations outlined by the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). For further information contact us or contact FERC directly.

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
TOLL-FREE 1-866-208-3372

Ways to reach us

TC Energy is committed to sharing information widely with all stakeholders including residents, businesses and others throughout the region. Our project representatives will be in the community, having one-on-one conversations and will stay in touch. If you have any questions about the project, please contact us.

Wisconsin Reliability Project
Landowner Inquiries
Aaron Thompson
Manager, State Government and Community Relations
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TC Energy
700 Louisiana Steet 
Houston, Texas 77002