U.S. Transmission Capacity: A Review of Transmission Plans

The electricity industry often encounters opposition to its proposals for construction of new transmission lines. Addressing and overcoming such opposition requires that transmission owners explain clearly, and in layperson’s terms, why the project is needed, possible alternatives to that project, expected project costs, expected benefits, and who the beneficiaries will be. Closing the gap between current planning reports and best practices provides a clear opportunity to improve prospects for transmission-system enhancement.