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Macro Grid Initiative

@themacrogrid

The Macro Grid Initiative seeks to expand & upgrade the nation’s transmission network to deliver job growth, a cleaner environment & lower costs for consumers.

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linkhttps://acore.org/initiatives/macro-grid-initiative/ calendar_today20-03-2012 17:04:00

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☀️ Can the U.S. power grid take the heat? ☀️ Join American Council on Renewable Energy May 15 from 2-3 ET for a webinar ft. Karen Onaran, Neil Chatterjee, Stephen Coterillo & Elise Caplan as they explore key takeaways from NERC's Summer Reliability Assessment. Register: acore.swoogo.com/SinkorSwim

☀️ Can the U.S. power grid take the heat? ☀️

Join <a href="/ACORE/">American Council on Renewable Energy</a> May 15 from 2-3 ET for a webinar ft. <a href="/KarenOnaran/">Karen Onaran</a>, <a href="/FERChatterjee/">Neil Chatterjee</a>, Stephen Coterillo &amp; Elise Caplan as they explore key takeaways from <a href="/NERC_Official/">NERC</a>'s Summer Reliability Assessment.

Register: acore.swoogo.com/SinkorSwim
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Is the #grid prepared for summer demand? ☀️ Join us for a webinar on May 15 featuring top grid experts as they explore key takeaways from the forthcoming NERC's Summer Reliability Assessment. Register now! ➡️ acore.swoogo.com/SinkorSwim?utm…

Is the #grid prepared for summer demand? ☀️

Join us for a webinar on May 15 featuring top grid experts as they explore key takeaways from the forthcoming <a href="/NERC_Official/">NERC</a>'s Summer Reliability Assessment.

Register now! ➡️ acore.swoogo.com/SinkorSwim?utm…
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☀️ Will the grid sink or swim this summer? ☀️ Join American Council on Renewable Energy TOMORROW at 2pm to find out! We’ll break down the biggest challenges facing grid operators — from extreme weather to rapid load growth — and dive into the solutions. Register here ⤵️ acore.swoogo.com/SinkorSwim

☀️ Will the grid sink or swim this summer? ☀️

Join <a href="/ACORE/">American Council on Renewable Energy</a> TOMORROW at 2pm to find out!

We’ll break down the biggest challenges facing grid operators — from extreme weather to rapid load growth — and dive into the solutions.

Register here ⤵️
acore.swoogo.com/SinkorSwim
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Via Utility Dive A recent American Council on Renewable Energy webinar discussed a new report from The Brattle Group, highlighting how transmission planners can utilize Advanced Transmission Technologies to cost-effectively build a more resilient transmission network. Read more⤵️ utilitydive.com/news/alternati…

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"If we want abundant, affordable, and secure energy, we must invest in the transmission, generation, and innovation that get us there," Secretary Chris Wright said during Congressional testimony last week. Listen to his full remarks 👇

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After the release of NERC's Summer Reliability Assessment, experts convened on an American Council on Renewable Energy webinar to discuss the report's findings as well as policies and technologies that can help grid operators meet summer demand. From RTO Insider™: rtoinsider.com/105430-acore-c…

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What can help mitigate grid vulnerabilities? Additional transmission capacity. "There have been extensive studies, but a lot of that still is focused on: we need more capacity added to the grid as well and additional transmission." - DOE's Mike Goff 👇👇

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During American Council on Renewable Energy's webinar discussing NERC's 2025 Summer Reliability Assessment, Neil Chatterjee advocated for an all-of-the-above approach to energy generation. He also highlighted the need for more transmission capacity. Listen here ⬇️

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🚨Exciting news out of Utah: TransWest Express construction is underway! Earlier this month, construction began on the TransWest Express transmission line, a 732-mile interregional project that spans Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. More at RTO Insider™: rtoinsider.com/105228-constru…

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From May's FERC meeting: Highlighting a section of North American Electric Reliability Corporation's Summer Reliability Assessment, Commissioner David Rosner noted the importance of interregional transmission and its role in ensuing grid stability. Listen to his full remarks:

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🧑‍🌾"Transmission is essential infrastructure that, when done right, strengthens rural economies. Energy developers should work with landowners to ensure these projects respect the land and serve the communities they cross." Great op-ed in FrederickNewsPost fredericknewspost.com/opinion/letter…

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In a new op-ed, Gretchen Kershaw of Grid Strategies highlighted the important role FERC Order 1920 will play in driving cost-effective transmission expansion needed to ensure reliable, affordable power. From RTO Insider™: rtoinsider.com/106178-stakeho…

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On a recent American Council on Renewable Energy webinar, Neil Chatterjee highlighted how an all-of-the-above approach to energy generation and transmission will be key to keeping the lights on in this new era of increasing power demand. From Deseret News (deprecated) : deseret.com/utah/2025/05/1…

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"We all can agree we need more transmission in this country, and we can all agree the current process doesn't work," NRECA CEO Jim Matheson said while testifying at Energy and Commerce Committee in late April. Hear his full remarks:

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📉 Lower bills. 🔌 Stronger grid. Two new reports show how transmission investment can reduce costs and improve reliability. Want the inside scoop? Join ACEG's webinar on June 9! Sign up here ⤵️ bit.ly/3ZJzu2v

📉 Lower bills. 🔌 Stronger grid. Two new reports show how transmission investment can reduce costs and improve reliability.

Want the inside scoop? Join <a href="/CleanEnergyGrid/">ACEG</a>'s webinar on June 9!

Sign up here ⤵️
bit.ly/3ZJzu2v
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ICYMI: Energy and Commerce Committee Committee hearing on grid reliability MISO SVP Jennifer Curran highlighted the urgent need for developing both generation and transmission infrastructure to meet growing energy demand. Check out her remarks ⬇️

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💡 Winter Storm Elliott demonstrated clearly that one region's surplus is another's lifeline. Interregional transmission is a vital resource adequacy tool. Learn more in our new report: cleanenergygrid.org/wp-content/upl…

💡 Winter Storm Elliott demonstrated clearly that one region's surplus is another's lifeline. Interregional transmission is a vital resource adequacy tool. 

Learn more in our new report: cleanenergygrid.org/wp-content/upl…
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Statement from American Council on Renewable Energy President and CEO Ray Long on @FERC's resource adequacy technical conference this week: "We need a grid that’s resilient to the weather. And we need a grid that can enable the U.S. to win the AI race against China." ⤵️ acore.org/news/acore-urg…