Energy, housing and investment highlight Rock County business roundup
A major electrical transmission project is facing a longer regulatory timeline, Beloit is preparing for millions of dollars in water infrastructure improvements, and Janesville-area home asking prices are climbing even as properties take longer to sell. Other recent Rock County business developments include new investment in a Wisconsin medical technology startup by a Beloit venture capital firm, a leadership transition at ABC Supply and a major fundraiser for a Janesville homeless shelter. Here is a roundup of recent business and economic news from around Rock County: Transmission line developer extends timetable for major Wisconsin project The developer of a proposed 190-mile, high-voltage electrical transmission line across southern Wisconsin is delaying its next major regulatory filing and extending opportunities for public input. Midcontinent Grid Solutions announced on Thursday that it doesn’t expect to file its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin before May 1, 2027. The company also plans additional public open houses during the first quarter of 2027 as it continues evaluating potential routes for the 765-kilovolt BECI transmission project. The proposed line is intended to strengthen Wisconsin's electrical grid and accommodate future electricity demand, but it has encountered opposition from some
