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The U.S. Electric Grid Can Rise to Meet Paris Agreement Ambitions
The WATT Coalition issued a press release today: The U.S. Electric Grid Can Rise to Meet Paris Agreement Ambitions.
It explains how Grid-Enhancing Technologies unlock the full system capacity of the transmission network by increasing the utilization of existing lines, to the benefit of the environment and electric consumer rates. These technologies are held back by misaligned incentives, but FERC is looking to correct that, with a workshop on September 10 exploring shared-savings incentives.
I hope that transmission planners will be engaged on this issue as we all work to achieve our country's commitment to the Paris Agreement.
The U.S. Electric Grid Can Rise to Meet Paris Agreement Ambitions
President Biden’s announcement of the United States’ nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement signals a new trajectory for the energy transition. America will need to generate near-zero-emission electricity and deeply electrify transportation and industry to reduce yearly carbon emissions below 50% of 2005 levels. The WATT Coalition applauds President Biden’s leadership and diplomacy to increase worldwide climate ambition with this commitment. In order to achieve low-cost, rapid decarbonization, Grid-Enhancing Technologies must be integrated into the electric grid.
Source: watt-transmission.org
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