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New Major Study Identifies Community-Driven Solutions to Speed Up Transmission Expansion

July 31, 2025 in News & Press, Reports & Whitepapers Author: Drew Henry

One of the most comprehensive field studies of its kind reveals overlooked drivers of resistance—and practical tools to accelerate grid buildout

A new report from GPI presents the most in-depth analysis to date of local perspectives on high-voltage transmission, focused on the Great Plains region. It sheds light on why rural opposition emerges and how it can be addressed. Continue reading »

Analyses Demonstrate Billions of Dollars in Economic and Public Health Benefits from the Illinois Clean Transportation Standard Act

July 30, 2025 in Transportation & Fuels Author: Carolyn Berninger

Senator David Koehler introduced the Illinois Clean Transportation Standard Act, Senate Bill 41, in January 2025. The bill would require transportation fuel producers to reduce the carbon intensity of their fuels by 25 percent below 2019 levels within 10 years and would support the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner fuels. Continue reading »

Connecticut Charts a Path for Flexible Interconnection

July 29, 2025 in Energy Systems Authors: Aileen Cole, Val Stori

Meeting the climate challenge requires rapid and widespread deployment of clean energy, and distributed energy resources (DERs) are a vital part of that deployment. While DER technologies themselves—such as rooftop solar, community solar, and small storage systems—are increasingly accessible, one of the biggest barriers to broader adoption lies behind the scenes: interconnection. Continue reading »

Jim Horn of Ulteig Joins GPI’s Board of Directors

July 10, 2025 in News & Press Author: Drew Henry

HR executive will help GPI continue to attract and retain top talent

The Great Plains Institute (GPI) announced today that Jim Horn, Chief Human Resources Officer at Ulteig, has joined its board of directors. Horn brings a unique combination of business leadership, organizational strategy, and deep insights into how an organization’s culture can drive success, with a track record of scaling mission-driven, rapidly growing companies. Given GPI’s meteoric growth, which has more than quadrupled in the past five years, Horn’s experience will be invaluable. Continue reading »

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