Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley, Co-Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, has issued a statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement on initiatives to strengthen America’s electric grid. The statement highlights his support for the use of modern technologies like high-performance conductors and dynamic line ratings, which he has been advocating for since 2019.
Quigley emphasized the importance of preparing the electric grid to meet the increasing energy demand resulting from factors such as manufacturing onshoring, AI and data center growth, and the electrification of the economy. He believes that advanced grid technologies are necessary in creating an energy grid that can handle greater power loads, reduce costs, and improve network reliability.
In 2020, Quigley requested the Department of Energy to conduct a case study on technologies like power flow control, topology optimization, and Dynamic Line Ratings. This led to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission mandating their expanded use. Quigley continues to advocate for additional research on bulk transmission efficiency and Dynamic Line Rating technology’s impact on retail power rates.
Quigley expressed approval for Biden Administration’s efforts to reinforce America’s electric grid and invest in clean energy sources as an essential step towards achieving a sustainable energy future through advanced technologies. His office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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