How Energy Transmission Can Save the Grid – and Electrify the U.S. Economy

Accelerating Energy: Powering Business Through the Energy Transition

11/20/23 • 32 min

U.S. energy regulators warn that elevated threats of outages from storms and prolonged cold snaps will continue to impact our electric grid and the economy. The Biden administration recently announced $3.5 billion in grants to fund clean energy projects that combat climate change and promote renewable energy; but mounting costs, development snags, and regulatory roadblocks threaten to impede progress.

In this introductory episode of Accelerating Energy, host and Sidley partner, Ken Irvin, speaks with Larry Gasteiger, Executive Director of WIRES, a nonprofit trade association that promotes investment in the North American electric transmission system. Together, they discuss the challenges and opportunities of energy transmission as the U.S. works to electrify our economy and enhance the resilience of our grid.
Executive Producer: John Metaxas, WallStreetNorth Communications, Inc.

11/20/23 • 32 min

Accelerating Energy: Powering Business Through the Energy Transition - How Energy Transmission Can Save the Grid – and Electrify the U.S. Economy

Transcript

Ken Irvin:

The U.S. electric grid needs critical enhancements as extreme weather continues to impact infrastructure and our economy. The Biden administration recently announced $3.5 billion dollars in grants to fund clean energy projects that combat climate change and promote renewable energy. But design issues, mounting costs, and pushback from politicians threaten to impede progress and leave companies and consumers in the dark.

Larry Gasteiger:

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