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