Source: Niskanen Center
by Rachel Levin & Swad Sathe
“Electrical transmission infrastructure is the backbone of the U.S. electric grid, ensuring reliable power delivery from generation sources to homes and businesses across vast distances. A strong transmission network is vital for grid stability, economic growth, and an inclusive energy strategy that incorporates diverse generation sources. With electricity demand rising for the first time in decades, expanding and modernizing transmission is essential to maintaining a resilient and uninterrupted power supply. Below, we review key legislative milestones from the last session of Congress and examine the challenges the 119th Congress will need to address to strengthen the nation’s transmission infrastructure.” (02/14/25)