Advanced Transmission Technologies

Utility Dive reports that Colorado lawmakers have passed House Bill 1081 on a bipartisan vote. The bill requires regulated utilities to consider using “advanced transmission technologies” that could improve the efficiency of the existing grid. The bill now moves to the Governor’s desk for signature into law. United’s Emilie Olson spoke to the benefits of the bill in maximizing the use of existing infrastructure, lowering electricity costs, and increasing grid reliability.

Colorado lawmakers have passed the Colorado Grid Optimization Act (HB 1081), the bill now moves to the Governor’s desk for signature into law.

On an episode of The Capitol Pressroom, United’s Kristina Persaud highlights advanced transmission technologies as a near-term solution to lower energy costs and bolster grid reliability in New York.

Utility Dive reports that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a $1.9-billion funding opportunity aimed at reconductoring transmission lines and installing advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) to expand the capacity of the existing power system. United’s Dylan Reed highlighted that ATTs are one of the fastest and most affordable options for bringing new supply onto the grid, encouraging the DOE to quickly allocate the funds.