Changes to U.S. Power Line Regulations

SOURCE www.npr.org
The regulators have approved significant changes to the planning, construction, and funding of U.S. power lines. Will these changes be enough to address the issues faced by America's overwhelmed power grid?

Key Points

  • Regulators approved significant changes to U.S. power line planning, construction, and funding
  • Focus on improving the overwhelmed power grid of America

Pros

  • Sweeping changes approved to improve the U.S. power grid
  • Enhanced planning, construction, and funding of power lines

Cons

  • Uncertainty whether the new rules will effectively address the issues faced by the power grid