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Modernizing the grid requires major transmission buildout. California’s grid operator estimates that the state will need an additional $45.8B to $63.2B to achieve its goals of a carbon-free grid by 2045. Who’s footing the bill—and who stands to profit?
May 6, 2025, 7:30 PM
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