Tell FERC: Get the Grid Ready for Clean Energy

As we transition to clean power, we're going to need to move energy from the windiest, sunniest parts of the country to the rest of it. But right now, our power grid isn't equipped for the job.

Thankfully, FERC is considering a new rule that would break this clean energy logjam. Sign an official public comment in favor of these essential upgrades to the power grid, and we'll send it directly to decision-makers!

Hello,

I’m writing to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding docket RM21-17.

As someone who is committed to supporting a livable climate for all Americans (and therefore someone who cares a lot about clean, reliable energy), I want to thank FERC for this draft transmission planning rule. The draft rule provides much-needed guidelines for utilities and regional transmission operators on how they can prepare the US grid for a future where it will rely on geographically diverse sources of clean energy. 

I want to commend you for ensuring that the proposed rule tackles the important issue of how these essential grid upgrades are paid for, and for including requirements for long-term scenario planning. I would also like to commend your attention to dynamic line ratings and “right-sizing” transmission through voltage increases, which would increase transmission capacity without needing to site new corridors.

To protect American families and communities from the worst impacts of the climate crisis, the U.S. must rapidly transition to clean energy, and the clean energy industry is ready to make it happen. Right now, over 1,300 gigawatts of wind, solar, and storage are waiting to be built— that’s enough to power up to 84% of the entire country and put us on track to achieve President Biden’s target of 100% clean power by 2035.

But as it stands now, far too many of those projects are stalled because of the current system of transmission planning and expansion. Lack of power lines might be the biggest bottleneck in America for clean energy and decarbonization, and every bit of delay means more pollution from dirty energy sources gets dumped into our air. Our inability to build new transmission lines (which create $3 in economic benefits for every $1 spent), also increases costs for consumers by keeping old, inefficient power plants online.

That’s why I’m urging FERC to rapidly finalize this draft rule and do everything in its power to further streamline and expedite transmission buildout. Our clean energy future depends on it.

Thank you again.

Sincerely,

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