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On the SunZia transmission project and carbon tunnel vision

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Jonathan P. Thompson
Sep 01, 2023
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This May the Biden Administration gave the final go-ahead for the SunZia transmission line, which is designed to carry power from wind facilities in New Mexico to a major grid hub in the Phoenix area. The approval — which came after 17 years of review — is being hailed as a major win for clean energy because it will enable th…

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