SUGAR LAND--May 30, 2019--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The southwestern area of the U.S. is a longstanding political flashpoint, with debates about border security and a growing energy-development market often dominating the news. But the area is one of several across the country where a growing population is fueling demand for transmission and distribution (T&D) projects. Industrial Info is tracking more than $6.2 billion in active T&D projects that are set to begin construction across the U.S. this summer, with Texas leading the way with more than $1 billion worth.

Within this article: Details on some of the highest-valued transmission projects set to begin construction across the U.S. from now through the end of September, including those from major companies such as Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR), NextEra Energy Incorporated (NYSE:NEE), El Paso Electric Company (NYSE:EE), Arizona Public Service Company and Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (NYSE:PNW).