We invite Rachel Levine, Senior Transmission Policy Analyst at the Niskanen Center, to unpack the promise and challenges of building a national macrogrid. She explains what a macrogrid is and how it differs from today’s regional systems, dives into the technical differences between AC and DC transmission, and explores how expanded transmission could boost rural economies, strengthen grid reliability during extreme weather, and advance U.S. energy security.
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