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$10 billion power grid upgrade will help boost renewable energy in central Illinois

Central Maine Power utility lines are seen, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in Pownal, Maine. Rolling blackouts may hit New England if there’s an extended cold snap this winter. The CEO of power grid operator ISO New England said the situation is “precarious” because natural gas is in shorter-than-normal supply and also subject to supply chain disruptions. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

$10 billion power grid upgrade will help boost renewable energy in central Illinois

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator approved nearly $10.5 billion in upgrades to the power grid that runs through Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Michigan. These fixes, known as Tranche 1, will improve reliability of service, the grid’s ability to withstand severe weather and lower electric bills for ratepayers in the long run.

Reset discusses how this could pave the way for more renewable energy across the state.

GUEST: Meghan Hassett, Midwest clean energy advocate with the Union of Concerned Scientists

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