All articles tagged with #reconductoring
The U.S. Department of Energy announced about $1.9 billion in SPARK funding to accelerate grid upgrades, primarily reconductoring and other Advanced Transmission Technologies, to expand capacity, improve reliability, and reduce electricity costs for consumers; the program builds on the GRIP initiative, with concept papers due April 2, 2026, full applications due May 20, 2026, and selections anticipated in August 2026.
The US is facing a decline in the addition of high-voltage transmission lines, with approval processes and lawsuits causing significant delays. Reports suggest that the US could double the electric grid's capacity by adopting the technique of "advanced reconductoring," which involves replacing old power lines with newer models that can carry twice the current. This approach, already used in other countries, could provide room for more wind and solar power. While some US utilities have questions about its effectiveness, experts believe reconductoring could be a major part of upgrading the grid.