"Biden-Harris Administration Allocates $300 Million to Accelerate Transmission Permitting and State Projects"
The Biden-Harris administration has announced a $300 million grant program to accelerate and strengthen electric transmission siting and permitting processes, as part of their Investing in America agenda. The program aims to support the buildout of a modernized electric grid, reduce permitting times, and create good-paying jobs. It is part of broader efforts to advance transmission infrastructure, lower electricity costs, strengthen reliability, and reduce climate pollution. The grants will be available to state, tribal, and local governments, and can fund studies, environmental planning, community engagement, and economic development projects. The goal is to reach 100% clean electricity by 2035 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030.