A series of towers and poles strung together with wire and connected to electricity-producing resources make up the transmission system, which is the electrical backbone of the U.S. The transmission system is a crucial component of our infrastructure that makes modern life possible, from heating and cooling homes to powering our electronic devices. It ensures a stable and reliable flow of energy from where it is produced to where it is needed.
Demand for electricity is rising. With significant growth in data centers, electrification of businesses and vehicles, the resurgence of domestic manufacturing, and more frequent extreme weather events, the electrical grid is under significant pressure to meet rising power needs, maintain reliable service, and meet consumer demand for lower-cost electricity. Additional challenges, such as permitting delays and grid congestion, create barriers to much-needed expansion of the transmission system.
Now more than ever, there is a need for a more robust and coordinated electricity grid that can adapt to the U.S.’s increasing energy needs.
