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Bipartisan bill seeks interregional transmission planning

With electricity demand rising nationwide, a bipartisan U.S. Senate bill would establish a process for planning transmission between regions as part of permitting reform.

Published Oct 7, 2026, 6:48 PM EDT | WFMZZ

As electricity demand climbs across the country, a bipartisan U.S. Senate bill aims to create a formal process for planning transmission between regions. Supporters say the measure is a step toward a more interconnected power grid.