Mark Twain Transmission Project
The Mark Twain Transmission Project strengthens energy grid reliability and provides greater access to renewable energy sources for Missouri families and businesses. The Mark Twain Transmission Project has helped enable wind projects under development in Missouri that will provide lower cost energy to the grid, allowing the benefits of this project to far exceed the project costs.
About the Project
Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) is pleased to announce we have completed and energized the Mark Twain Transmission Project, a 96-mile, 345 kV transmission line and substation located in northeast Missouri. The project was placed into service as expected on Dec.19, 2019. The project strengthens energy grid reliability and provides greater access to renewable energy sources for Missouri families and businesses. The Mark Twain Transmission Project has helped enable wind projects under development in Missouri that will provide lower cost energy to the grid, allowing the benefits of this project to far exceed the project costs.
Community Benefits
The Mark Twain Transmission Project is directly aligned with our strategic goals of providing customers with clean, reliable and affordable energy.
Reliability
Improved electric system reliability
Growing Opportunities
Improved access to renewable sources of energy, including wind
Capacity
Improved transmission capacity
Growth
Regional and local growth in northeast Missouri
Tax Revenue
New annual tax revenue to northeast Missouri to support communities in the five counties where the line will be located
Contact Us
Phone: 888.340.6640
Email: marktwaintransmission@ameren.com
Mail: Mark Twain Transmission Project c/o Burns & McDonnell, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114