Smart Transmission Tools Modernize America’s Power Grid

Dynamic line rating allows for a more agile and cost-effective approach to maintaining a reliable grid, increasing power transfer capabilities by 10-40%. This is one DOE-funded technology that has helped to enhance the grid and aid in meeting the U.S.’s growing energy demand. The Energy Systems Integration Group, partnered with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), released a “report that outlines actionable strategies to integrate GETs into grid planning, enabling faster and more effective adoption nationwide.” Read full article.

Dec. 2025 BEST START Energy Digest