In a major report published the same day, the Energy Department said that the nation’s vast network of transmission lines may need to expand by two-thirds or more by 2035 to meet President Biden’s goals to power the country with clean energy.
Energy Dept. Pours Billions Into Electric Grids – The New York Times (archive.org)
It can take 10 years to get through permitting, local opposition, environmental review and concerns – before they even start. Another alternative is to replace existing lines, in place, with new cable designs that can carry more power. That would be a partial solution.
