The REWIRE Act expands federal support for upgrading the nation's electrical grid by enabling states to use energy program funding for reconductoring projects that replace outdated transmission lines with advanced, more efficient conductor materials and grid-enhancing technologies. The bill directs the Department of Energy to provide practical support for this transition, including creating an application guide within one year to help utilities and grid operators navigate the process, offering technical assistance upon request, and establishing a clearinghouse to share completed projects and best practices across the industry. This legislation aims to modernize transmission infrastructure and improve grid efficiency while removing regulatory barriers that previously prevented states from accessing federal funding for these upgrades.
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