The funding will build 1,000 miles of new transmission and add 7,100 megawatts to grid.
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $1.5 billion investment into transmission infrastructure improvements, awarding the funding to four projects that will add capacity to America’s energy grid. These projects will construct nearly 1,000 miles of new transmission lines and add 7,100 megawatts of capacity in six states, reducing electric congestion and increasing transmission reliability.
“The U.S. transmission network is the backbone of our nation’s electricity system. Though our grid has served U.S. energy needs for more than a century, our country’s needs are changing,” said Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk. “DOE’s approach to deploying near-term solutions and developing long-term planning tools will ensure our electric grid is more interconnected and resilient than ever before, while also supporting greater electricity demand.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Deputy Secretary Turk to seek God’s direction as he facilitates the development of transmission infrastructure.
- For U.S. energy officials as they seek to strengthen the nation’s power grid and power supply.
Sources: Department of Energy
