WASHINGTON (May 13, 2024) – Today the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced its Grid Expansion Rule, which will help modernize how the U.S. connects to and transmits power along the nation’s grid. The rulemaking improves long-term regional transmission planning processes to support a clean energy transition in ways that are cost-effective for communities and beneficial for wildlife. “The U.S. needs long-term transmission planning to build a more resilient and reliable grid that meets future energy needs in ways that benefit people and wildlife,” said Alice Madden, senior director of climate strategy at the 福利姬视频. “As 福利姬视频’s Birds and Transmission report lays out, planning must consider siting and land-use early in the process with feedback from impacted communities as well as conservation organizations. This will support more strategic regional planning and help us rapidly expand transmission capacity to protect against the most...