Washington, July 24 -- Congressman Pat Harrigan issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) joined Congressman George Whitesides (D-CA-27) in introducing the Lowering Energy Costs through Grid Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation to accelerate upgrades to America's aging electric grid by modernizing existing transmission infrastructure, reducing permitting delays, and expanding the capacity of the nation's electric grid.
"The future of AI, advanced manufacturing, and American energy dominance all depends on one thing: reliable, affordable electricity," said Congressman Harrigan. "Our electric grid wasn't built for the demands we're placing on it today. This bill takes a smarter approach by upgrading th...