Biden Administration Invests $1.3 Billion to Upgrade Electric Grid with New Power Lines

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a $1.3 billion commitment to build three transmission lines across six states, creating thousands of jobs and expanding access to clean energy. This investment, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to add 3.5 GW of grid capacity, equivalent to powering 3 million homes. The Department of Energy also released a National Transmission Needs Study, highlighting the need for increased transmission to improve reliability, reduce congestion, and address high energy costs. These efforts support the administration's climate agenda and commitment to achieving a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.