Virtual Event: Unlocking HVDC: How Congress can enable a more resilient grid

On September 17th, Niskanen hosted a webinar detailing the recommendations in our new publication Unlocking HVDC: How Congress can enable a more resilient grid, followed by an expert panel discussion where we unpacked the ways in which HVDC can make our grid more affordable and reliable.

The U.S. demand for reliable, affordable electricity is climbing at a pace not seen in over four decades. The impact of extreme weather is compounding the pressure, driving the transmission grid to the brink — while also opening the door for innovative solutions.

High-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission can put the U.S. on the path toward a macrogrid—a national network of high-voltage transmission lines that can move power vast distances. Privately financeable and secure, HVDC can deliver electricity with minimal losses while strengthening grid resilience.

Panelists:

• Danielle Russo, Executive Director, Center for Grid Security
• Derek Stenclik, Founding Partner, Telos Energy
• Phil Harris, Former CEO, PJM Interconnection

Moderator:

• Rachel Levine, Senior Transmission Policy Analyst and paper co-author, Niskanen Center