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The Secret Economic Benefits of Transmission Lines
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The Secret Economic Benefits of Transmission Lines

"These economic benefits should be a central part of the policy conversation around permitting reform. Congress needs to come together to ensure that future permitting reform also includes transmission reform to unlock its immense potential to reduce emissions, increase reliability, and ensure economic prosperity for Americans and communities across the country."

Renewables And Storage Got Texas’ Grid Through This Heat Wave. But The State Legislature Still Hasn’t Fixed Its Underlying Problems
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Renewables And Storage Got Texas’ Grid Through This Heat Wave. But The State Legislature Still Hasn’t Fixed Its Underlying Problems

"The 250% residential demand spike during Uri could have been mitigated dramatically if Texas proactively funded efficiency incentives and adopted tighter building codes. Those actions are cheap - all of the homes in Texas could be winterized for less than the $50 billion in power price premiums paid out during Uri. Beyond lowering electricity demand, winterization measures would lower consumers’ utility bills while making their homes more comfortable."

Restoring America’s Nuclear Energy Leadership
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Restoring America’s Nuclear Energy Leadership

"As our nation charts energy policy for the 21st century, nuclear must play a leading role to ensure global competitiveness and American energy dominance. Nuclear energy will no doubt play an essential role in the United States' clean energy future, and we must pave the way. I believe we can do it with bipartisan cooperation."

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