FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is opening additional one‑on‑one meetings for property owners and residents who live on or near the potential routes of two new high‑voltage transmission projects. The sessions will be held during the week of Nov. 9, following a Community Connect call held last week.
How to sign up
Interested parties can select a convenient date, time, and meeting location through the dedicated project websites for the Greentown‑Sorenson and Lulu‑Sorenson lines. I&M says the conversations are intended to give locals a chance to ask questions and share details about homes, farms, businesses, drainage systems, irrigation equipment, and any other features that could affect the alignment of the lines.
Project details
The Greentown‑Sorenson project would add roughly 50 miles of new 765‑kilovolt transmission line between the Greentown Substation in Howard County and the Sorenson Substation in Huntington County. Its potential corridor runs through portions of Grant, Howard, Huntington, Miami, Wabash and Wells counties.
The Lulu‑Sorenson project is larger, proposing about 75 miles of 765‑kilovolt line from the Sorenson Substation in Huntington County to a still‑to‑be‑determined point along the Indiana‑Michigan state line. This route could affect areas of Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties.
Timeline and next steps
No final routes have been selected for either project. I&M says its engineering teams are still reviewing study segments and community input before identifying proposed final alignments. A decision on the Greentown‑Sorenson line is expected by the end of this year, while a proposed route for the Lulu‑Sorenson line is slated for release in late February 2027.
Both projects are part of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s Long‑Range Transmission Planning Tranche 2.1 portfolio. MISO identified the lines as necessary to support long‑term electric reliability and grid performance across the region and selected I&M to construct them.
Why the outreach matters
By offering personalized meetings, I&M aims to address concerns early, reduce uncertainty for landowners, and incorporate local knowledge into the planning process. Residents who participate will have a direct line to project staff, helping to ensure that any potential impacts on agriculture, drainage, or property values are fully understood before routes are finalized.
How to register
Registration for the one‑on‑one conversations is available on the Greentown‑Sorenson and Lulu‑Sorenson project websites. The utility encourages anyone who lives near the proposed corridors to sign up, even if they do not own land directly adjacent to the planned lines.
These outreach efforts reflect I&M’s commitment to transparency and community partnership as the company works to strengthen the electric grid for northeast Indiana.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.
