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Understanding California’s Transmission Development Delays and Paths to Reform
The Union of Concerned Scientists finds that major transmission projects in California are experiencing significant delays, averaging an additional 6.1 years beyond original estimates. These delays, driven by utility reprioritization and permitting hurdles, hinder the integration of clean energy and threaten grid reliability. The brief recommends expanding competitive solicitation, increasing agency permitting capacity, implementing public financing, and deploying grid-enhancing technologies.
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