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Nicole Pavia
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The next chapter for Europe’s electricity grids: What the Council’s general approach gets right – and what it still needs
A decisive moment for Europe’s electricity grids To deliver affordable, reliable, and clean electricity, enable electrification and reduce imported fuel dependency, Europe will need to strategically expand its transmission grids. This is the objective of the European Commission´s Grid Package, presented in December 2025, which consist of a proposal to…
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A data-driven look at rising U.S. electricity costs and policy solutions
Low-cost power has long underpinned U.S. economic strength, but recent data highlights a notable shift.
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How to build transmission with communities, not around them
Additional Contributor: Adam Kurland, Attorney, Federal Energy, Environmental Defense Fund The United States needs to build more electric transmission lines at an unprecedented pace to connect and deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy. But we are not building anywhere near fast enough, and that has a lot to with how…
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While Washington is limiting options, these solutions can help meet rising electricity demand now
A new report features quantitative case studies that show how to make better use of the existing electricity system.
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Interior’s review rollbacks: Why we shouldn’t trade long-term protections for uncertain outcomes
Last month, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced it would circumvent key environmental review and public participation processes to allow energy resource development and critical mineral mining on U.S. public lands. Interior argues this unprecedented decision, which overrides longstanding safeguards designed to protect public health and the environment, is…
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Dismantling environmental review rules creates new obstacles to infrastructure deployment
Here, we explain the purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), how we got here, and what is likely to come next.
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Beyond infrastructure: Building a supportive community and policy environment
New England’s energy system must undergo an immense transformation to meet ambitious climate goals.
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Building to 2050: Clean energy infrastructure to power New England’s communities
New England has set itself apart as a region committed to climate action.
