ABOUT THE STUDY

Connected West is a study of the transmission needed in the West to ensure reliability and lower costs to meet a high demand future over the next 20 years. 

Guiding Questions

  1. How far do planned and anticipated transmission projects get the West toward meeting 2045 transmission needs?
  2. How large are any remaining gaps in terms of investment and line miles of transmission?
  3. Where would new transmission provide the greatest benefit?
  4. How do new greenfield corridors fare in this prioritization versus upgrades to existing lines?
  5. What portfolio of transmission corridors make the most sense for this Western future?

Key Assumptions