“We operate the most important machine in America, which is the energy grid. To keep it working, we need steel in the ground,” said Maloney during a panel discussion on balancing reliability and affordability. “It can take more than a decade to build a transmission line in the United States, while our competitors can do it in three. That delay is a cost borne by customers. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Congress to streamline permitting, cut the red tape, and ensure we win the AI technology race.”

Maloney also highlighted that by building innovative partnerships and prioritizing smarter grid interconnections, America’s electric companies are proving they can meet record energy demand while keeping the energy of every day reliable for every family and community they serve.