Lessons Along the Road to Transmission Deployment
A ground-level look at local attitudes toward transmission development—and what to do about it
Expanding high-voltage transmission is essential to building a reliable, affordable, and decarbonized energy system. But across the country, many transmission projects encounter barriers not in engineering or finance—but in permitting and siting, where local communities raise real and complex concerns.
Lessons Along the Road to Transmission offers one of the most in-depth studies ever conducted on local opposition to transmission development. Rather than framing communities as obstacles, this report emphasizes the need for respectful, informed, and place-based engagement. It provides a new tool for developers, regulators, and advocates working to understand community concerns and build trust in the siting process.
Whether you’re a transmission developer, energy regulator, policy expert, or clean energy advocate, this report offers practical guidance and real-world stories to help move projects forward—while centering community voices in the process.
