TRP plans a power project

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TC ENERGY INC., $53.07, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol TRP; Shares o/s: 1.0 billion; Market cap: $55.3 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 7.0%; www.tcenergy.com) is making progress with its plan to build a new pumped storage hydro power project near Meaford, Ontario. The system would pump water (mainly overnight) from Georgian Bay to an elevated reservoir when electrical power demand and prices are low. When power is needed, the system will release the water through a series of turbines to generate electricity. The project would probably cost about $4.5 billion, which is equal to 8% of TC’s market cap of $55.3 billion. However, regulators would likely set its power rates high enough to let TC earn an acceptable return on this investment. If the company proceeds, the project could begin operating in the early 2030s. TC Energy is a buy. buy. …