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The Biden administration is undertaking a major initiative to expedite the construction of energy transmission lines, which are crucial for expanding the use of renewable energy sources. The Department of Energy (DOE) is focusing on high-voltage direct current lines and has identified 22 "shovel-ready" transmission projects that are currently stalled due to permitting and siting challenges. These projects, once completed, will significantly boost the delivery of renewable energy across the United States, facilitating wind and solar generation capacity by 60,000 megawatts. A key component of this strategy is the National Transmission Planning Study, which aims to map out the future high-voltage grid over the next 15 to 30 years. This study will help prioritize DOE funding and guide the development of a national grid that is capable of supporting the Biden administration's goal of a zero-carbon energy sector. Additionally, the DOE is leveraging new legal authorities granted by recent infrastructure legislation to overcome previous regulatory hurdles and streamline the transmission project approval process. Overall, this initiative is expected to address the technical and bureaucratic obstacles that have historically delayed transmission projects, ensuring a more resilient and renewable energy infrastructure in the future. #deploy https://lnkd.in/gNxh49k2

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, or MISO, recently approved 488 transmission projects across 15 states, including a $21.8 billion portfolio of 24 long range transmission plan, and six of those long-term reliability projects will be located entirely or partially in Wisconsin. CECW partner organization Clean Wisconsin estimates the projects will support at least 6.6 gigawatts of clean energy in Wisconsin, more than double the amount the state currently produces.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted to shore up the nation’s transmission grid to meet growing renewable energy generation. The ruling, which is being praised by industry groups, is the first time in more than a decade that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has addressed regional transmission policy as well as the need for long-term transmission planning. This is long-awaited news for the solar industry, as the U.S. Department of Energy has estimated that 54,500 GW-miles of additional within-region transmission capacity is needed for a clean grid. An improved grid aligns with the move to clean energy as supported by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Biparistisan Infrastructure Law. With this ruling, transmission providers must conduct long-term planning for regional transmission facilities and determine how to pay for them. It also provides for “right sizing” transmission facilities, which amounts to expanding transmission when it needs to be replaced. Furthermore, it spells out the role of states in planning, selecting, and determining how to pay for transmission lines. #energytransition #transmission #electricgrid #ferc #gridplanning #regionalplanning #gridenhancingtechnologies

The Biden administration has committed $1.5 billion to four major #powerprojects to enhance #gridreliability and expand access. This includes connecting #Texas’s isolated grid to the Southeast, a move that could prevent future blackouts like the ones seen in Winter Storm Uri. Collectively, these projects will add 7,100 megawatts of capacity across multiple states and help integrate more #renewables into the #grid. 🔌⚡ #cleanenergy #gridresilience #energyinfrastructure

⚡ California will need significant new high-voltage transmission lines to meet state goals for renewable energy and a decarbonized grid by 2045, which will require quadrupling current in-state solar and wind capacity. But if this new infrastructure is paid for solely through electricity rates, it could increase them significantly, when they have already increased roughly 50% over the past three years for investor-owned utility customers. 🔋 In response, CLEE released a new policy report, Improving Transmission Financing in California: Alternative Models and Policy Strategies to Increase Affordability. It contains a variety of strategies available to policymakers for financing new high-voltage power transmission in California, with the dual goals of 1) reducing costs to ratepayers and 2) accelerating transmission development. The report was developed with the support of Net Zero California, Clean Air Task Force, and DH Infrastructure. 🚛 🚘 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ggi7Xs_s CLEE will also be hosting a webinar, “Financing California’s Transmission Needs,” on Wednesday, November 13, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Pacific. The discussion will feature speakers: Le-Quyen Nguyen, Acting Senior Advisor for Energy for Governor Gavin Newsom cliff rechtschaffen, California Air Resources Board member and former California Public Utilities Commissioner The report authors will also discuss the key policy findings, along with representatives from Net Zero California, Clean Air Task Force, and DH Infrastructure. Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gXW-N-4E

These type of headlines make the "energy transition" seem real. Transmission lines and interconnects are necessary for expansion of renewables. https://lnkd.in/gmTxesuw

Webinar 1/16: New DOE and FEMA Technical Assistance for Puerto Rico’s Grid on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. AST (12:00 to 1:30 p.m. EST) to discuss the public kickoff for a new portfolio of technical assistance projects from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support the modernization of Puerto Rico’s electric grid. This webinar will include remarks from DOE and FEMA, project overviews, and a Q&A session. The presentation will discuss new efforts to continue supporting decision makers in Puerto Rico in achieving a modern and reliable grid. This technical assistance includes:   Capacity building to enhance the skills and abilities of Puerto Rico’s public entities to analyze, model, and manage their energy systems, particularly in the context of integrating new energy sources and recovering from disasters.    System Planning and Analysis focused on the successful integration of new energy projects, improving grid resilience and reliability, and optimizing the use of generation assets.   Technical Review and Guidance to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FEMA, and local entities to ensure investments adhere to industry best practices, are coordinated across sectors, and align with public policy. Since the hurricanes in 2017, DOE and its national laboratories have supported federal and local agencies so planning and investment decisions can be driven by world-class data, modeling, and analysis. Most recently, the two-year, stakeholder-driven PR100 Study identified pathways for Puerto Rico to meet its goal of transitioning to 100% renewable energy while improving the reliability and resilience of the grid. The study also concluded that significant system upgrades and investments—guided by meaningful community participation—are needed to get there. Grant Management Associates has had a formidable presence in the grant application space, assisting many Puerto Rican companies with acquiring federal funding.

💵 Georgia Power Company awarded $160 million from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to enhance Georgia's power grid. ⚡ Georgia Power, the state's largest electric utility serving 2.7 million customers, has been awarded more than $160 million in funding by the Department of Energy (DOE) through its Grid Deployment Office. 🔌 As Georgia continues to grow, the company is ensuring that customers have access to clean, safe, reliable, and affordable power, and actively pursued the funding available under the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help reduce the costs of necessary investments for the benefit of customers. Read more here ⤵ #cleanenergy #utility #renewableenergy #grid #sustainability #power #electrical #powergeneration #highvoltage

On May 13, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued two orders designed to facilitate expansion of the interstate transmission grid. We provide a summary here: https://okt.to/ik5Knl #FERC #Transmission #Energy

On May 13, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued two orders designed to facilitate expansion of the interstate transmission grid. We provide a summary here: https://okt.to/ik5Knl #FERC #Transmission #Energy