Welcome to the Grain Belt Express Clean Line Website

Renewable energy provides Americans with jobs, clean air, and energy security. However, continued growth of the wind energy industry depends on the expansion of the U.S. electric transmission grid. The United States has some of the best renewable resources in the world, but they are predominantly located far from large population centers. The challenge lies in connecting these rich resources to communities that need the power—a challenge Clean Line Energy is working to address.

Delivering clean energy to millions of homes

An effective transmission solution requires the appropriate technology. The Grain Belt Express Clean Line will deliver 3,500 megawatts of wind energy from western Kansas to communities in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and points farther east that have strong demand for clean, reliable energy. The clean energy will be transported via an approximately 700-mile overhead, high-voltage direct current transmission (HVDC) line. HVDC is the most efficient and cost effective technology to move large amounts of power over long distances due to its lower electricity losses and smaller footprint than comparable alternating current (AC) lines.