WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 18, 2020) – A global survey of Macro Grids conducted by Iowa State University and released today shows countries around the world are scaling up their electric grids in order to tap low-cost domestic and foreign renewable resources, grow their economies, and strengthen security. Sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid
Macro Grids in the Mainstream: An International Survey of Plans and Progress
Washington D.C. – On November 18, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) released their latest report titled “Macro Grids in the Mainstream: An International Survey of Plans and Progress.” The report, written by Iowa State University’s James McCalley and Qian Zhang, is a global survey of Macro Grids, showing how countries around the world
New Report from ACEG Finds that Expanded Transmission in the Eastern U.S. Creates More Jobs, Lowers Consumer Costs, and Reduces Carbon Emissions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 28, 2020) – Today Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) released their report “Consumer, Employment, and Environmental Benefits of Electricity Transmission Expansion in the Eastern United States” which finds that expanding and modernizing the transmission grid in the region will access low-cost, remote renewable energy and create millions of jobs, lower
Consumer, Employment, and Environmental Benefits of Electricity Transmission Expansion in the Eastern United States
Washington D.C. – On October 28, 2020, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) will release their new report “Consumer, Employment, and Environmental Benefits of Electricity Transmission Expansion in the Eastern United States” which finds that expanding and modernizing the transmission grid in the region will access low-cost, remote renewable energy and create millions of
Transmission Time: Consumer, Employment, and Environmental Benefits of Electricity Transmission Expansion in the Eastern U.S.
Washington D.C. — On October 28, 2020 at 3:00pm EST, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) introduced their latest study, “Consumer, Employment, and Environmental Benefits of Electricity Transmission Expansion in the Eastern U.S.” The study finds that expanding and modernizing our power grid and expanding transmission in the Eastern U.S. will unleash up to
Transmission Policy Recommendations for the Next Administration and Congress
Washington D.C. (October 2020)– In light of the upcoming presidential elections, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) has published the following policies which would help advance large scale regional and inter-regional transmission in the country, increasing reliability, resilience, efficiency, and environmental objectives. Rob Gramlich, Executive Director of ACEG, said “ACEG is pleased to share
ACEG Celebrates Union Contributions to Electricity Grid
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 7, 2020) — Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) celebrates American workers and organized labor today and looks forward to working with our friends and colleagues towards a clean energy future supported by expanded and improved grid infrastructure. Rob Gramlich, Executive Director of ACEG, said: “On this Labor Day we celebrate
ACEG Applauds the Senate Special Committee on the Climate Crisis Report
Washington D.C. (August 25, 2020) — Today the Senate Special Committee on the Climate Crisis released their Minority Staff Report, “The Case for Climate Action: Building a Clean Economy for the American People.” ACEG is glad that transmission was included in the final Senate report. Notable provisions from the full report include: “A more unified national grid with