Wis. utility scales back plan for Mich. power line (AP) — A Wisconsin utility is scaling back its plans to run power lines into Michigan's Upper Peninsula, citing reduced energy needs and a pending review of future needs. American Transmission Co. of Waukesha had planned to extend power lines 122 miles from the Green Bay area into the U.P. but the project has been pared back to 45 miles, ATC spokesman Jackie Olson said this week. The Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, which oversees the electrical grid in the upper Midwest and part of Canada, has been conducting a study of ... Read More