Spurred by the widespread adoption of clean energy goals by many U.S. states and businesses, the need for wide-scale transmission infrastructure in the United States is clear. In fall 2020, ESIG convened more than 50 U.S. and international electricity experts to refine a conceptual design for a national macro grid, key infrastructure that will allow the sharing of renewable energy between states and regions, making the decarbonization of the electricity system more rapid, reliable, and affordable.
Completed Work:
Transmission Planning for 100% Clean Energy
The white paper outlines the characteristics of a well-designed macro grid, describes its three stages of development, and offers clear recommendations to guide a diverse group of stakeholders in designing and building an interregional macro grid for the United States.