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FET and AEP subsid form Grid Growth JV for ~$1B PJM transmission lines
FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC
- On Feb 13, 2026, FET and American Electric Power's Transource entered amended operating agreement for 50/50 JV Grid Growth Ventures.
- Grid Growth awarded ~220 miles of 345kV and 765kV transmission lines between Ohio/Indiana border and central Ohio.
- Total project cost estimated at $1.0B; FET's share approx. $490M.
- Governance requires unanimous member consent for major actions; lock-up on transfers until Feb 2032 or project in-service.
- Grid Growth owns 80% of Grid Growth EHV Holdings and 100% of Grid Growth Ohio.