Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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America's old and outdated power grid has become a critical bottleneck preventing the country from adding the needed new clean energy sources that will reduce climate pollution while improving energy affordability and security. Join CCL's VP of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler and Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli to learn about why transmission reforms are a crucial climate solution, the details of potential transmission permitting reform provisions, and key messages for congressional offices.

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(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(1:36) Why Transmission is Important
(4:00) Transmission’s Political Climate
(13:10) Challenges and Policy Solutions
(24:46) What about Climate Pollution?
(31:08) Does the Analysis Still Hold?
(33:29) Key Messages on Transmission
Q&A Discussion (vimeo.com/1171119377/5007bd42b2?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci)

Presentation Slides: cclusa.org/transmission-reform-slides
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