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Costly Expansion: US Electric Transmission
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Expanding US electric transmission for net-zero goals may cost trillions, impacting consumers and businesses. Drivers include mandates, subsidies, and Biden's order, with an estimated $3.5 trillion needed for new high-voltage lines by 2050. Critiques focus on potential unnecessary costs and concerns about customer needs.
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How can the balance between renewable energy goals and consumer affordability be better achieved?
How might increased transmission costs impact different consumer groups?
What changes could enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of transmission planning?
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