Americans need power, and whether that electricity is supplied by traditional hydrocarbons or renewable technology, it must be transported through the long-distance high-voltage transmission lines that comprise the backbone of the energy grid. Whichever power source makes up this mix today or in the future, the reality is: we need more infrastructure.
While almost everyone agrees on the need for expansion — as much as 60% by 2030 — a key issue that remains unsettled is who will build it.
