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On the recordMay 3, 2023
I hope that the FERC will encourage reconductoring and technological smart-grid enhancements before having to go to new rights-of-way.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
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Senator King advocates for cheaper grid improvements before expanding infrastructure.

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