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Transmission expansion could spur billions in savings, especially in PJM: study

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026Utility Dive
Transmission expansion could spur billions in savings, especially in PJM: study

A set of 13 “high value” inter- and intraregional transmission projects in the Eastern Interconnection could produce up to $15.3 billion in net system value through 2050, according to a study released Tuesday.

Also, the transmission projects would lower retail electricity rates, enhance system reliability and improve resilience to extreme weather events, according to Powering Growth and Affordability: The Role of Transmission in Economic and National Security, which was prepared by S&P Global’s CERA Consulting for the Electricity Customer Alliance, National Grid and Converge Strategies.

Read more in Utility Dive here.

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