Economic Impact

SOO Green is an economic engine for the upper Midwest.

The SOO Green HVDC link represents a historic $4 billion infrastructure investment that will bolster the energy grid and save billions for ratepayers. SOO Green will unlock over $20 billion in social benefits and represents an estimated job growth stimulation of 60,000.

SOO Green is also expected to reduce 1 million CO2 emissions throughout the region, which is a $9.7 billion dollar savings in public health costs.

The project will also generate revenue for local jurisdictions throughout its 50-year expected service life, supporting public services such as roads, emergency services, and schools.

$4 Billion

Investment in U.S electric grid

$26 Billion

Economic impact during operations

5,000

Construction jobs

$3.2 Billion

Economic impact during construction

60,000+

Stimulated job growth for Upper Midwest