Transmission expansion
As our province grows in population and industry, our energy needs increase. We’re constantly working to enhance our electrical service capacity and expand our natural gas service areas.
Read about our current system expansion projects:
- Pointe du Bois renewable energy project;
- Portage la Prairie area restoration and expansion;
- St. Vital Transmission Complex.
Transmission explained
Learn more about transmission and its valuable role in delivering the reliable, affordable energy you count on.
From the start to the end point, potential effects to human, technical, and natural environments are part of the selection of a transmission line routing process.
What is transmission? How does it fit into our system?
Watch to learn where our electricity comes from and how it gets to the places we use it.
Play video: “What is transmission? How does it fit into our system?”. (1:52)The value of electricity exports
Watch our video to learn more about transmission connections and the value of exports to our customers.
Play video: “The value of electricity exports”. (2:26)The value of reliability
Watch our video to learn more about transmission connections and the value they provide our customers by enhancing reliability.
Play video: “The value of reliability”. (2:14)Why does Manitoba need new transmission?
Watch to learn how the demand for electricity has increased and how we need to change our system to accommodate the growing need.
Play video: “Why does Manitoba need new transmission?”. (2:28)How do we develop transmission lines?
Watch to learn how we work with communities to minimize the effects of transmission lines on people and the environment.
Play video: “How do we develop transmission lines?”. (2:29)