Regional power planners lack near-term solutions for large-load demand, analysts say

Grid planners are focused on flexible use of existing transmission infrastructure to meet surging demand from data centers and manufacturing, but some analysts argue advanced transmission technologies could deliver faster, more cost-effecti

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33d Utility Dive Power system plans to meet large-load demand miss near-term solutions: analysts — Major work by regional planners is focused on flexible access to existing transmission. Some say greater emphasis on advanced transmission technologies can…

Regional power planners lack near-term solutions for large-load demand, analysts say

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