"Unlocking Grid Potential: DOE's Roadmap for Doubling Capacity and Reducing Emissions"

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a road map aimed at improving grid interconnection processes to address a 2.6-TW backlog, with a focus on increasing transparency, promoting economic efficiency, and maintaining grid reliability. The road map suggests creating new fast-track options for interconnection, investigating interregional transmission projects, and incorporating equity goals in transmission planning. It also recommends reducing cost uncertainty and making cost sharing more efficient, with potential impacts on interconnection queues and cost allocation.