Oneida–Sabine Lake
Project Background
Responding to the needs of the changing energy landscape, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO), the regional grid planning organization for 15 states, including Michigan, devoted several years of an intensive, collaborative effort to develop a Long-Range Transmission Plan (LRTP) to build needed high-voltage transmission infrastructure across the Midwest region. ITC actively participated in this process and advocated for the LRTP projects.
In December 2024, the MISO Board of Directors unanimously approved LRTP Tranche 2.1, the largest portfolio of transmission projects in our nation’s history. LRTP Tranche 2.1 includes– 24 projects totaling 3,631 miles for regional projects in MISO’s Midwest subregion (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). The portfolio is comprised of 345kV facilities and a new 765kV backbone.
Oneida to Sabine Lake
Oneida to Sabine Lake will involve constructing approximately 55 miles of 345 kV lines from the existing Oneida station in Eaton County to a new Sabine Lake station in Livingston County.
The project is critical to maintaining reliable and economic delivery of energy that increases resiliency, improves reliability, and delivers widespread economic benefits.
Public Meeting Schedule
The Oneida-Sabine Lake Project involves construction of an approx. 55-mile, 345 kilovolt (kV) high voltage transmission line from the existing Oneida station in Eaton County to a new Sabine Lake station in Livingston County. Landowners are invited attend the public meetings and provide public comment to the proposed and alternate routes.
SESSION 1- ONEIDA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
TUESDAY, JAN. 5, 2027
11:00 A.M .- 1:30 P.M.
Oneida Township Hall
11041 Oneida Rd. Grand Ledge, MI 48837
SESSION 2 – BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP
TUESDAY, JAN. 5, 2027
4:30-7:00 P.M.
Benton Township Hall
5136 Windsor Hwy Potterville, MI 48876
SESSION 3 – WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6, 2027
11:00 A.M .- 1:30 P.M.
Vue Country Hall
5859 N. Michigan Rd. Dimondale, MI 48821
SESSION 4 – DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6, 2027
4:30-7:00 P.M.
Hidden Gem Event Center
4230 Charlar Dr. Holt, MI 48842
SESSION 5 – LOCKE TOWNSHIP
THURSDAY, JAN. 7, 2027
11:00 A.M .- 1:30 P.M.
Locke Township Hall
3805 Bell Oak Rd. Williamston, MI 48895
SESSION 6 – CITY OF POTTERVILLE
THURSDAY, JAN. 7, 2027
4:30-7:00 P.M.
Potterville Masonic Lodge 367
4925 N. Royston Rd. Potterville MI 48876
SESSION 7 – CONWAY TOWNSHIP
FRIDAY, JAN. 8, 2027
11:00 A.M .- 1:30 P.M.
Conway Township Hall
8015 N. Fowlerville Rd. Fowlerville, MI 48836
SESSION 8 – CITY OF LANSING
FRIDAY, JAN. 8, 2027
4:30-7:00 P.M.
University Club of MSU
Heritage Room
3435 Forest Road Lansing, MI 48910
SESSION 9 – COHOCTAH TOWNSHIP
MONDAY, JAN. 11, 2027
11:00 A.M .- 1:30 P.M.
Waters Edge Camp & Conf. Center
4100 North Center Dr. Howell, MI 48855
SESSION 10 – HANDY TOWNSHIP
MONDAY, JAN. 11, 2027
4:30-7:00 P.M.
Handy Township Voting Center
6520 W. Grand River Ave. Fowlerville, MI 48836
SESSION 11 – WILLIAMSTOWN TOWNSHIP
TUESDAY, JAN. 12, 2027
11:00 A.M .- 1:30 P.M.
Brookshire Inn & Golf Club
205 W. Church St. Williamston, MI 48895
SESSION 12 – LEROY TOWNSHIP
TUESDAY, JAN. 12, 2027
4:30-7:00 P.M.
Leroy Township Hall
1685 N. M-52 Webberville, MI 48892
SESSION 13 – WHEATFIELD TOWNSHIP
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13, 2027
11:00 A.M .- 1:30 P.M.
Wheatfield Township Hall
985 E. Holt Road Williamston, MI 48895
SESSION 14 – ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13, 2027
4:30-7:00 P.M.
Okemos Event Center 1st Floor Ballroom
2187 University Park Dr. Okemos MI 48864
SESSION 15 – EATON RAPIDS TOWNSHIP
THURSDAY, JAN. 14, 2027
11:00 A.M .- 1:30 P.M.
English Inn Ballroom
677 S. Michigan Rd. Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
SESSION 16 – AURELIUS TOWNSHIP
THURSDAY, JAN. 14, 2027
4:30-7:00 P.M.
Aurelius Township Hall
1939 S. Aurelius Rd. Mason, MI 48854
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About ITC
ITC, through its subsidiaries ITCTransmission and Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC (METC), owns and maintains approximately 9,100 circuit miles of high-voltage electric lines and approximately 400 substations throughout Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. METC will build and maintain the Oneida-Sabine Lake Project.
FAQ
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) initiated a collaborative and innovative effort, known as Long Range Transmission Planning (LRTP), to provide a roadmap for future transmission investment across the MISO region.
MISO’s LRTP is a group of four planned phases, or tranches. Tranche 2.1 represents a $21.8 billion investment of 24 transmission projects in MISO’s Midwest Subregion and includes projects in Michigan. Overall, the LRTP projects are the largest portfolio of long-range transmission projects in RTO history, providing a roadmap for future transmission investment across the MISO footprint.
Members of the public may participate formally in the Act 30 proceeding as a party if granted intervention by the MPSC or informally by providing case comments on the MPSC’s e-docket system. Please note, case comments will not be considered as evidence in the Act 30 proceeding. The public can also sign-up to receive notification about the case. For more information, ITC encourages you to visit the following websites:
- General information about Act 30 and the regulatory process.
- Oneida-Sabine Lake MPSC Act 30 e-docket link: Case: U-22269
MPSC’s E-Docket Help and Instruction Manual
- Instructions to file case comments and sign up to receive notification about a particular case.
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., or MISO, is the independent, non-profit Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that acts as an “air traffic controller” for the regional electric grid. MISO works collaboratively with electricity stakeholders across 15 US states and Manitoba. Forty-five million people depend on MISO to generate and transmit the right amount of electricity every minute of every day – reliably, dependably and cost-effectively.
Resources
Oneida – Sabine Lake Fact Sheet
Oneida – Sabine Lake Newsletter – Fall 2026
Oneida – Sabine Lake Newsletter – Spring 2026
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