This bill asks the Secretary of Energy to explore how to use highways and railways for building high-voltage power lines. This could help improve electricity access and lower costs for everyone.
If you use electricity, this bill could help make it more reliable and affordable.
Who this affects
Consumers · Electricity users
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to study using highways and railways for high-voltage power lines.
2The study will evaluate the benefits and challenges of placing power lines on existing transportation routes.
3It aims to find ways to improve electricity delivery and reduce costs for consumers.
4The bill encourages using existing land to avoid new land acquisition for power line construction.
5It will identify suitable locations and configurations for building these high-voltage transmission lines.
