National Grid Selected for DOE Funding to Deploy Advanced Technology Across New England Transmission Network

WALTHAM, MA – National Grid has been selected for funding by the U.S. Department of Energy for its Dynamic Rating Enhancement Advancements & Modernization (DREAM) project, which will use advanced transmission technologies to help improve grid reliability, increase system efficiency, and support growing electricity demand.  

The project will enhance visibility into transmission line performance, enabling National Grid to make smarter operating and planning decisions and get more value from existing infrastructure.

“The DREAM project will help deliver a more reliable, resilient and affordable electric system for our customers by giving us better information to make smarter operating and planning decisions,” said Andrew Schneller, Vice President of Engineering & Network Strategy, National Grid. “By getting more value from the infrastructure we already have, we can strengthen the grid while helping keep costs as affordable as possible.”

The award is part of the Department of Energy's effort to accelerate deployment of advanced technologies that can expand grid capacity, improve reliability, and reduce costs for customers. The DREAM project supports National Grid's broader commitment to building a smarter, more resilient energy system while delivering value for customers.