{"id":7456,"date":"2023-04-17T12:39:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T16:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midwesterngovernors.org\/?p=7456"},"modified":"2023-04-17T12:42:10","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T16:42:10","slug":"pritzker-chair-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midwesterngovernors.org\/pritzker-chair-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Pritzker Announces His MGA Chair\u2019s Agenda\u00a0– Better Connections Between RTOs – Improving Transmission Seams Reliability in the Midwest<\/em><\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Midwestern Governors Association (MGA) is excited to welcome Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as its new Chair and announce his MGA Chair\u2019s Agenda \u201cBetter Connections Between RTOs – Improving Transmission Seams Reliability in the Midwest,\u201d<\/em> which continues to make transmission planning an important a focus of the association.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we face threats to the electric grid from our changing climate, we must all work together to ensure the electric grid remains reliable,\u201d said Governor JB Pritzker. \u201cThe MID-GRID 2035 initiative is vital for not only that goal, but to the economic growth of the Midwest. As we transition to clean energy sources, we must all work together to ensure we are effectively utilizing the available energy resources across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the association will continue the MID-GRID 2035 transmission planning and education initiative, which is also kicking off phase two with a meeting this week in Chicago, Governor Pritzker added some additional areas of emphasis, which include interregional transmission planning and ensuring reliability, particularly in the face of recent weather related challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cTransmission planning is critical for Midwestern communities. I am grateful that Governor Pritzker will be taking the lead on these efforts,\u201d said immediate past Chair, Governor Tim Walz.<\/p>\n

Since the start of the MID-GRID 2035 effort in late 2019, the Midwest has made considerable progress toward the vision outlined by the states<\/a>. Regional and interregional transmission planning is taking place at a scale not before contemplated, and new generation investments have provided economic development and other benefits.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Midwest is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the economic opportunities that the region\u2019s energy resources can provide,\u201d said Jesse Heier, executive director of the association. \u201cIt is equally important to maximize the energy resources and be able to move them throughout the region and to other parts of the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

More information about the Governor\u2019s agenda and the upcoming meeting can be found online at www.midwesterngovernors.org\/MID-GRID<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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