Minnesota’s Smarter Grid, a study performed by Vibrant Clean Energy, models eight future Eastern Interconnection electric system scenarios to determine the optimal pathways through which Minnesota can meet its state goal of decarbonizing its economy 80 percent from 2005 levels by 2050 (80×50). A more flexible grid with increased interstate transmission can efficiently support the large amount of renewable resources needed to meet decarbonization goals while providing service at costs lower than current costs and costs incurred through a lack of interstate transmission. The study finds that scenarios with interstate transmission expansion can introduce annual savings to Minnesota consumers of up to $2.8 billion, with an annual savings for Minnesotan households of up to $1,165 per year. Minnesota’s Smarter Grid Share this TweetShare on Twitter Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn Share on FacebookShare on Facebook Related PostsHVDC Transmission: A National Security and Energy Resilience ImperativeAugust 3, 2023The Latest Market Data Show that the Potential Savings of New Electric Transmission was Higher Last Year than at Any Point in the Last DecadeMarch 21, 2023ACORE’s 2023 Priorities for Transmission Permitting and Siting LegislationFebruary 6, 2023A Roadmap to Diversify the U.S. Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Supply ChainsDecember 15, 2022House Letter to Biden on Commerce InquiryMay 18, 2022Commerce 2012 Scope ClarificationMay 10, 2022
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