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Transmission in the US has stalled in part due to the onerous process of permitting across numerous small jurisdictions, and in the face of NIMBY opposition that can be empowered by that permitting process.Many of the objections are simply "I don't want to look at it". One proposed solution has been to place lines underground,…
But projects that would add higher-voltage capacity and 10,000 miles of new lines, face major challenges in permitting and siting and in cost recovery and cost allocation, says transmission sector consultant Grid Strategies in Sept. 13 report.
But projects that would add higher-voltage capacity and 10,000 miles of new lines, face major challenges in permitting and siting and in cost recovery and cost allocation, says transmission sector consultant Grid Strategies in Sept. 13 report.
Project will mostly run along railroad right-of-way.
Earlier this month, energy company Invenergy presented a new wind project to Cerro Gordo County farmers, which seemed to be met with a less-than-warm reception.