Executive Director Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG), District of Columbia
Our nation has the opportunity to revolutionize power delivery in an era of unprecedented technological and economic transformation. This presentation would highlight that expanding and modernizing America’s transmission infrastructure is the key to unlocking energy dominance. By bolstering transmission capacity, we can bring new energy sources onto the grid that help address the surging electricity demand driven by AI and manufacturing growth, unlock trillions of dollars in economic opportunities, and outpace global competitors like China, who are currently building transmission infrastructure 80 times faster than the United States. A modern grid isn't just an infrastructure project – it's a national imperative that will enhance grid reliability, reduce electricity costs, create millions of domestic jobs, and secure America's position in the global technology and energy landscape.