While working to transform our grand decarbonization plans into a reality, we’re bound to stumble over costs and bottlenecks we failed to anticipate. The sooner we can identify and navigate around these complications, the better. In this spirit, a new Energy Institute working paper takes a deep dive into the electricity distribution system.
The paper uses new data from California to assess the capacity of substations and distribution lines to accommodate load increases. California’s investor-owned utilities are now required to collect and release these data (thank you, CPUC).
The key takeaway: If we’re serious about electrification, our distribution infrastructure needs a lot more love and attention.
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