14 Feb
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) — Today, Rep. Greg Caesar (D-TX) introduced the Connect the Grid Act, which would connect ERCOT with its neighbors. ACEG Executive Director Christina Hayes released the following statement:
“The benefits of interregional transmission were never clearer than during Winter Storm Uri in 2021, when Texas suffered outages due to the state’s inability to import power; more than 4.5 million people lost power in freezing temperatures. Neighboring regions were able to keep the lights – and the heat – on through use of their interregional transmission lines.
Even in less extreme circumstances, improved interregional ties drive down costs and shore up the reliability of our electric systems. By connecting ERCOT with its neighbors, Rep. Casar’s proposal will help secure these benefits for Texas. We applaud the Congressman’s ambition and thoughtfulness in putting this legislation together and appreciate his dedication to addressing interregional transmission issues for Texans and all Americans. We look forward to working with him on these issues going forward.”
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About Americans for a Clean Energy Grid:
Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) is a non-profit, broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize the North American high-capacity grid. ACEG brings together a diverse coalition — including business, labor, consumer, environmental groups, and other transmission supporters — to advocate for policies that recognize the benefits of a robust transmission grid.
Media Contact:
Chloe Slayter, Communications Manager
chloe.slayter@cleanenergygrid.org | 805-556-5344
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