WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2021)— Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG), a public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize the North American high voltage grid, announces the election of its new Board President Patrick Hughes, Vice President of National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and Christina Hayes, Vice President of Federal
174 Entities in Support of Proactive Transmission Planning for the Future
November 30, 2021 – On November 30st, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in response to the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANOPR) on regional transmission planning, cost allocation and generator interconnection. This submission expands upon the initial comments ACEG made on October 12th and recommends the Commission to develop a rule requiring proactive transmission planning. Along
ACEG Applauds the House Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On Friday, November 5, 2021, The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in a 228-206 vote. The passage follows the August 10 Senate passage of the bill in a historic 69-30 bipartisan vote with every expectation that President Biden will sign the bill into law as soon as possible. The
ACEG Applauds the Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Washington, D.C. (August 11, 2021) — On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, The U.S. Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in a historic 69-30 bipartisan vote. The bill includes several provisions to improve interregional transmission policy and develop the high-voltage transmission capacity necessary to achieve a modern power system and a modern economy. However,
New Report Identifies 22 Shovel Ready Regional and Interregional Transmission Projects: Lines Would Unlock Renewable Energy Capacity, Create 1.2 Million Jobs, Spur Economic Development, and Increase Grid Resilience
EMBARGOED UNTIL TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021 AT 12:01 AM EST WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 27, 2021) – A new report released today identifies 22 shovel ready, high-voltage transmission projects across the country that, if constructed, would create approximately 1,240,000 American jobs and lead to 60,000 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy capacity, increasing American’s wind and
ACEG Commends Senator Heinrich for the Introduction of the Transmission Investment Tax Credit
Washington, D.C. (March 26, 2021) — On Friday, March 26, 2021, Senator Heinrich (D-NM) reintroduced the Electric Power Infrastructure Improvement Act to establish a tax credit for interregional transmission lines. The investment tax credit would immediately stimulate the types of transmission projects that are not moving forward today, and which are needed to grow clean
Coalition Calls on FERC to Strengthen Regional and Interregional Transmission Planning
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 27, 2021) – A bipartisan group of nine former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairs joined with transmission and renewable industry leaders earlier today to discuss and comment on a proposal to significantly expand the nation’s transmission capacity to properly support a reliable, affordable, and clean power system. The report, “Planning for
New Report Finds Current Transmission Interconnection Process Unworkable and Inefficient, Raising Energy Costs for Customers and Stifling Job Creation
Washington, D.C. (January 12, 2021) — A report released today shows that the current system for interconnecting generators to the transmission grid is unworkable and inefficient, creating a backlog of unbuilt energy projects. These lengthy interconnection queues have resulted in increased electricity costs for consumers, delayed rural economic development and job creation, and an added