The United States is not building transmission fast enough to satisfy growing demand. Full stop.
An alarming report issued by Grid Strategies and Americans for a Clean Energy Grid last summer pointed out that only 322 miles of 345 kV+ transmission lines were completed in 2024. The previous few years have been just as slow, if not slower.
2025 totals are still being calculated, but it looks extreme...
The strongest version of this narrative highlights a critical infrastructure gap in the U.S. transmission system, juxtaposed with robust private sector investment in energy projects. The DOE’s funding and the flurry of large-scale battery and solar developments suggest a coordinated push to modernize the grid, even as transmission remains the limiting factor. The article effectively frames the urgency of the situation while showcasing tangible progress in renewable energy and storage.
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