North Plains Connector: A bipartisan solution to America’s energy grid challenges

The North Plains Connector project, which will connect the U.S. eastern and western electric grids, has emerged as a cornerstone for enhancing the resiliency and reliability of the U.S. electric grid and as a lynchpin for bipartisan cooperation.

With support from Republican governors in both states, and significant funding from the Biden administration, the initiative highlights the nation’s need for a robust energy infrastructure in an era of increasing demand and climate uncertainty.

The project is the first of its kind to connect three major electricity markets: the Western Electricity Coordinating Council, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, and the Southwest Power Pool.