Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG)

👏 ACEG congratulates Chris Wright and Doug Burgum, who have been confirmed by the Senate to lead the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of the Interior, respectively. Their nomination hearings made clear that they believe that a modern transmission grid is key to achieving economic prosperity and national security, as well as delivering Americans secure, reliable, and cost-effective power. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/g8F36EMm

Well put, Christina Hayes , Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) ! https://lnkd.in/eUjHdM-M

💡 "To remain competitive and win the AI race with China, we will need all the energy we can generate while expanding our ability to transmit those electrons wherever they need to go. "Simply put: More transmission is an essential component of American energy dominance." As Christina Hayes says in a new Utility Dive op-ed, Americans want and deserve affordable and reliable electricity. It's crucial that transmission remains a part of the conversation on our nation's energy dominance. Read the whole op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/gddNEqZt

Sick of talking Federal energy policy? Better join us as we discuss state policies that can support transmission buildout. 💡 Register for our webinar on MISO North and SPP on January 27 at 11am ET here: https://lnkd.in/eADJeKvT

Expanding and upgrading the U.S. electric grid isn’t just about technology—it’s about people.💡 Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) and DNV’s latest report shares best practices for community engagement when developing transmission lines. From agriculture to Indigenous interests, labor, and environmental advocacy, a roundtable was brought together to highlight diverse voices to find consensus-based solutions for a cleaner, more resilient energy future. Learn more in this recent Heatmap News interview with Cici Vu and Morgan Putnam, Ph.D. and download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eYBuwM8k

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump named Mark Christie as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) Executive Director Christina Hayes released the following statement: “Americans for a Clean Energy Grid congratulates Mark Christie on his appointment as Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Chairman Christie has a strong track record of balancing state and federal interests in regional transmission planning, and his perspective will be essential for modernizing our nation’s electric grid. We look forward to working with Chairman Christie to advance the transmission build necessary to meet skyrocketing power demand and help secure American energy dominance.” Read our statement here: https://lnkd.in/gACJ-SaV

🔌 The current transmission system must be strengthened to keep up with growing energy demands and ensure lights stay on during severe weather events. We recently released a report that explores the role that state policies can play in advancing cost-effective transmission modernization and expansion. Interested in learning more? Join state legislators and policymakers for webinars to learn more about current transmission issues and some of the policies you can advance to ensure the grid stays reliable, resilient, and affordable. 💡 Register for our webinar on MISO North and SPP on January 27 at 11am ET here: https://lnkd.in/eADJeKvT 💡 Register for our webinar on MISO South on January 28 at 11am ET here: https://lnkd.in/erRpSdQi

Are you a state legislator or staffer in Southeast? Join fellow policymakers from the region for a webinar to learn more about current transmission issues and some of the policies you can advance to ensure the grid stays reliable, resilient, and affordable. The U.S. transmission system needs expansion and modernization. The current network is aging, needs more capacity to keep up with growing energy demands, and must be strengthened to ensure lights stay on during severe weather events. Join Maggie Shober, John Szoka, and Anjali Patel tomorrow (FRIDAY JANUARY 17, 2025) at 11am ET. #transmissionexpanision #statelegislators RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g5eYi2Ea

Community engagement is essential for quickly and responsibly upgrading the U.S. electric grid, and the new Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) report offers key recommendations for achieving that by building trust and collaborating with a wide range of groups. Audubon is proud to have contributed to developing best practices, informed by our Birds and Transmission report and our work on transmission projects across the country.