The federal government is scrambling to boost the capacity of America’s power grid, and that will continue to be one of this nation’s most important pursuits for many years to come, due to demands associated with electric vehicles and artificial-intelligence capabilities. According to a June 7 Wall Street Journal report, to boost the capacity of this country’s power grid, the Biden administration is focused on stepping up efficiency of existing power lines by way of new technologies. The Journal reported another relatively cheap and quick way to boost capacity is by replacing existing power lines with high-performance wires. Grid Strategies, a power-sector consultant, has reported grid planners have doubled their forecasts for overall demand growth in the next five years, signaling the need for new transmission lines as well as upgrades to the existing grid. There always will be people willing to question government priorities, and power grid intentions are no exception.

Source: Forbes June 15, 2024 08:38 UTC