May 29, 2024

Arlington, Va.— NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips today issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of its Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative:

“Yesterday’s announcement from the Biden Administration echoes our view that urgent and widespread action is necessary to ensure our grid can function from top to bottom. Grid distribution is just as important and deserving of attention and investment as transmission. The Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative is an encouraging signal to unleash American ingenuity to better deliver electricity to all corners of the country to power our communities, boost our economy, and reduce emissions.

“NEMA is appreciative that the Initiative specifically encourages a strong federal focus on grid innovation and awareness. We look forward to working with the Biden Administration on strengthening certain aspects of the Initiative to make it more comprehensive and holistic in its approach to emerging technologies.

“NEMA member companies are at the forefront of grid innovations and manufacture the technologies that will enable a more efficient, resilient, and connected grid. When committed to common goals, innovative solutions can solve many of the transmission and distribution challenges our grid faces.”