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Project Updates
A new transformer was installed recently at the Chandler Substation near Escanaba, Mich., one of several projects underway to improve local reliability. Congestion on the transmission system occurs nearly every day in that area; when maintenance work requires system components to be de-energized, electric service to local customers must be curtailed. |
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The new transformer, along with a proposed new transmission line and substation, will greatly enhance the reliability, operability and performance of the system.
Four route alternatives for two proposed 138-kilovolt transmission lines in western Milwaukee County will be presented to area residents at a Sept. 12 open house. The two lines and new substation are needed to respond to growing electric needs, primarily in the Wauwatosa area, and because of the critical nature of two Level 1 trauma centers within the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin requires us to propose two route options for each transmission line; the options include both underground and overhead segments. While more expensive, placing portions of the line underground is necessary to address the difficulty of siting overhead lines in a densely populated area.
Safety Corner
When the children head back to school, it’s a good time for parents to review some simple safety tips regarding playground equipment, bike and scooter riding, and other activities. Use the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s checklist to identify some not-so-obvious hazards.
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Did you know?
As part of our project to build a new, seven-mile transmission line in the Minocqua-Woodruff area, we have partnered with the Town of Woodruff to control invasive species. A dense colony of Japanese knotweed occupies an acre of land on the shores of a lake bordering Vilas and Oneida counties. Japanese knotweed spreads into disturbed areas and has a fairly high impact to native plant communities, often replacing them entirely. Shoots from the plant are capable of growing up to nine feet tall, completely shading out other vegetation. The partnership with the town calls for treatment to suppress the species over a three-year period.
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ATC has been recognized as an “invader crusader” by the Wisconsin Council on Invasive Species for our work in drafting best-management practices for controlling invasive species in transportation and utility corridors. |
Customer Connections
The 2011 customer satisfaction survey will be open to customers from Sept. 8 through Sept. 30. Customer service is one of our critical success factors; please let us know how we are doing!
We will host a network customer meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at our Pewaukee headquarters. For more information about the meeting or the survey, please contact Marcia Burbach.
ATC in the Community
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Employees at our Cottage Grove and Madison offices gathered notebooks, pens, pencils, glue sticks and other items for the Middleton Outreach Ministry’s School Supply Program. MOM is a group that leads a community-wide effort to prevent homelessness and end hunger for people in Middleton, West Madison and Cross Plains. The School Supply Program makes it possible for students to have the items they need to succeed and for families to save limited resources for necessary expenses such as rent.
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Last year the program sent nearly 700 students to school with full, new backpacks.
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Invite an ATC representative to speak to your group
Let us tell you and your service group or professional organization more about ATC. Simply email us at localrelations@atcllc.com and indicate a topic area you're interested in, such as new projects, environmental commitment, vegetation management or electric transmission. We'll work with you to schedule a speaker for an upcoming meeting.
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ATC is a Green Tier company, selected by the Wisconsin DNR for demonstrating superior environmental performance and continual improvement. |
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