The Trump administration said Wednesday it would cancel three proposed federal corridors designed to speed the development of multi-state electric transmission lines that were selected during the Biden administration.
The decision lands as the Trump administration battles broader affordability concerns ahead of the November midterm election amid rising electricity prices and growing energy demand.
The corridors program — which dates back to 2005 and was amended under the bipartisan infrastructure law — is meant to help expand much-needed electric transmission by designating geographic areas of particular congestion. A designation helps unlock federal financing and permitting tools for projects located within the corridors.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in a statement that after “extensive review” that included public and stakeholder feedback, the Energy Department would not move forward with designating the three proposed so-called National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors by the Biden Energy Department to advance in a review process.
