#FAQFriday Q: What’s the mission of TWTC Communities? A: To build vital inter-regional transmission in the West through a grassroots, collaborative approach, and ensuring long-term energy sustainability and strong community involvement.

#FAQFriday Q: Who can join TWTC? A: TWTC is open to any IOU, Tribe, federal Power Marketing Administration (PMA), public power entity, Co-Op, ITC, or infrastructure investor interested in developing interregional or interjurisdictional transmission infrastructure in the West.

#FAQFriday Q: How are TWTC member interests aligned? A: TWTC unites diverse business models under one collaborative framework to address state policy differences, while staying accountable to regulators. It’s a business-driven push to build transmission across the West.

#TransmissionTuesday The US's economic resurgence demands more than new power plants, it needs major transmission investment. TWTC is working to expand the Western grid so energy gets where it’s needed. Read more from former State Senator Greg Brophy: coloradopolitics.com/opinion/trump-…

#FAQFriday Q: What will the structure of the individual project companies look like? A: The individual project companies will have flexible structures to meet the needs of the participants in the project, the financial structuring, and the cost allocation among the participants.

#FAQFriday Q: Does TWTC trigger any potential anti-trust implications? A: TWTC has engaged one of the nation’s foremost experts to help ensure the organization conforms to all applicable antitrust and competition policy laws.

#TransmissionTuesdayTWTC and our members had a great Northwest Pod Project Curation Meeting in Portland in July, and we are continuing the Northwest momentum with an event in late September. Stay tuned for details!

#FAQFriday Q: What/Who is the TWTC Launch Team? A: The TWTC Launch consists of team members who have worked on TWTC since its inception. They work with TWTC Members to keep the organization running as a whole. You may find them listed on the “Team” tab on the webpage.

#FAQFriday Q: How does TWTC involve Tribes? A: TWTC has sought the input and participation of Tribes in the West. TWTC aims for tribal participation in every discussion we have. If your tribe is interested in participating, please email us at [email protected]

#TransmissionTuesday We have announced our starting 5 project names for the Southwest pod! The projects, named after turquoise mines in the southwest, launched this month and have begun their initial study phase. Visit westerntransco.com/projects to see more.

#FAQFriday Q: How do you identify projects before investment or offtake? A: We curate potential projects, refine them with member feedback, assess feasibility, and align on those with the strongest potential for success.

#TransmissionTuesday TWTC supports EEI's letter to Congress on permitting reform and appreciates EEI and its members for leading the push to expedite energy projects and strengthen reliability nationwide. Read more from EEI here: eei.org/News/news/All/…

#FAQFriday Q: When is the next meeting for Southwest projects? A: The TWTC Southwest Summit in Durango, hosted by LPEA, is coming up next week! This members-only brings leaders together to collaborate on regional projects and strengthen connections.

#TransmissionTuesday Meet the new faces shaping The Western Transmission Consortium! TWTC is growing our leadership team with Larry Bekkedahl and Donald Williams joining our board. Read more about them from the press release on our website: westerntransco.com/press

#TransmissionTuesday New research from nature shows the value of interregional transmission, exactly what TWTC is driving in the West. Unlocking cross-state capacity means reliability and affordability gains we can’t afford to leave on the table. nature.com/articles/s4146…

#TransmissionTuesday Great connecting at the CREPC-WIRAB meeting! The TWTC team shared our progress and left inspired by the strong support and new partnerships sparked in the hallways and over meals. Check out our presentation: westerntransco.com/presentations

#TransmissionTuesday TWTC will be sending out our first monthly newsletter this week. Be on the lookout for updates on the Northwest and Southwest Pods, recent outreach, and more!

#TransmissionTuesday TWTC team member Mike Nelson had a great time connecting with energy leaders at the Tribal Energy and Economic Futures Summit! We are grateful for the chance to exchange ideas and support tribal energy driving the future of energy across the West.

The West stands at an energy crossroads—rising demand, bold innovation, and the need for major grid expansion to reach “energy superabundance.” TWTC’s Mike Nelson attended Western Governors' Association last week to advance that vision. skyhinews.com/news/colorado-…

#TransmissionTuesday TWTC board members Donald Williams & Larry Bekkedahl, plus former board member Debra Smith, spoke at AICES in Portland hosted by Trail Boss Bob Rowe. Our board is proud to promote collaboration to meet the West’s energy needs. cleanenergy-ai.com