The Mid-Atlantic region is a diverse mix of urban centers and rural areas, with substantial energy demand. It also has a growing portfolio of renewable energy sources, particularly offshore wind. The transmission grid in this region needs to evolve to accommodate these new energy sources, improve grid resilience, and meet ambitious clean energy targets set […]
New England is a region with a strong focus on renewable energy, especially offshore wind and hydropower. However, the region’s transmission system is aging and in need of substantial upgrades to meet growing demand and integrate renewable resources. The region faces transmission congestion, particularly in the winter months, and needs better grid connections to ensure […]
The federal government plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our nation’s energy grid. Through oversight, funding, and regulatory action, federal agencies ensure that transmission infrastructure evolves to meet the demands of a modern, clean, and reliable energy system. This page explores the key roles of federal entities, the challenges and opportunities in […]
The West region is home to diverse landscapes and energy sources, including abundant renewable resources like solar, wind, and hydropower. However, the region faces unique transmission challenges due to vast geographic distances, isolated load pockets, and complex topography. Effective transmission planning is essential for integrating renewable energy and improving grid reliability. With ambitious decarbonization goals, […]
Our electricity grid is essential to modern life, connecting power sources to homes, businesses, and communities. Effective regional transmission planning is crucial for integrating renewable energy sources, enhancing grid reliability, and reducing congestion. This planning fosters better coordination among stakeholders, leading to more efficient project execution and significant cost savings by optimizing the use of […]
Every day, millions of American businesses and workers rely on the energy grid to power our economy. Thanks to a network of transmission lines that carry energy from where it’s generated to where it’s used, we can heat and cool our workspaces, run manufacturing equipment, keep the lights on, power our computers, and even charge […]
Every day, millions of Americans rely on the energy grid to power their lives. Thanks to a network of transmission lines that carry energy from where it’s generated to where it’s used, we’re able to heat and cool our homes, keep the lights on at our businesses, get online for work and school, and even […]
Every day, millions of Americans rely on electricity to heat and cool their homes, run their businesses, charge their vehicles, and more – without ever having to think about the vast energy grid that makes it all possible. But when a heat wave strikes and everyone cranks up the air conditioning, sometimes there’s not enough […]
Did you know? There are enough renewable energy projects in development today to reach 80% clean energy by 2030. So why are we still getting most of our electricity from dirty coal and gas? We simply don’t have the transmission infrastructure to transport all that clean energy from the places where it’s generated to the […]