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• distribution • fuel diversity • generation • natural gas • transmission

• energy infrastructure resources electric company members only • EEI committees and other resources

Transmission Projects: At A Glance January 2008 - Entire Report  (low-res, 6 MB) - TOC and Intro - Companies A-D - Companies E-I - Companies N-P - Companies S-X

Energy Infrastructure

Delivering electricity to America's consumers is a complex task. The U.S. electric system consists of an interconnected network of generating plants, transmission lines, and distribution facilities. 

The Energy Information Administration forecasts that electricity consumption will increase by at least 40 percent by 2030, just to keep pace with the energy needs of a growing population and a growing economy. We must take steps today to ensure that we have adequate, affordable, and reliable electricity in the future. 

• Distribution
  Systems must be upgraded and expanded.
• Fuel Diversity 
  We must use a diverse fuel mix to generate electricity.
• Generation
  New power plants are needed to support electricity demand growth.
• Transmission
  Infrastructure must be expanded.
  

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