North America
February 6, 2023
Power & Utilities | Smart Grid
Visual Primer Series
Visual Primer: U.S. Steps Up Transmission Development to Prepare for Influx of Renewables
The rapid growth of renewable power generation, fossil fuel plant retirements, and the aging power grid have heightened the focus on transmission development.
The U.S. is on the verge of a boom in transmission projects driven by a massive buildout of renewable energy generation and an increase in federal transmission planning initiatives. Several long-distance power lines, such as the Champlain Hudson and SunZia, have reached major permitting milestones after years of planning and review.
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