Source: Niskanen Center
by Micelle Embury, Rachel Levin, & Zachary Norris
“The United States urgently needs to expand its interstate transmission infrastructure, and appellate courts play a key role in addressing legal obstacles to this development. Historically, transmission projects have been delayed by disputes over land valuation, ‘not-in-my-backyard’ (NIMBY) opposition, and traditional siting challenges. Recently, the Third Circuit heard oral arguments in Transource Pennsylvania, LLC v. DeFrank, et al., a case that questions whether individual states can unilaterally block projects vital to regional energy needs.” (01/16/25)