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Wrong Place, Right Line: Interregional Transmission as a Hedge Against Uncertain Large Loads

Data centers and other large loads are reshaping U.S. electricity demand, but where and when they will materialize remains deeply uncertain. This piece argues interregional transmission offers a resilient hedge against that uncertainty in transmission planning.

Commentary by Abhinav Subramaniam, Chelsey Gilchrist , and Joseph Majkut — September 29, 2026

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