National Grid report: new transmission lines could lower electricity costs

National Grid and S&P Global released analysis suggesting transmission expansion can reduce consumer electricity rates, a counterargument to growing backlash against hyperscale data center infrastructure.

First covered Sep 4, 2026 · 8:48 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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