The Department of Energy says it will fund eight projects to demonstrate how solar, wind, storage and other clean energy resources can support the grid.
DOE wants to accelerate transmission projects under development by designating their proposed routes as National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors.
DOE is estimating that 500 to 750 GW of clean, firm power including 200 GW of new nuclear will be needed to reach net-zero emissions economy-wide by 2050.
Jennifer Granholm announced new funding opportunities and projects aimed at expanding access to solar for low- and moderate-income consumers and communities.