DOE's Transmission Corridor Plans Raise Concerns Among Farmers
The Department of Energy's National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC) study has identified areas in New Mexico and Colorado that may experience transmission capacity constraints. This has raised concerns among farmers and ranchers about potential land grabs and the impact on agriculture. The DOE has the authority to use eminent domain to establish corridors for high-voltage transmission lines, but past attempts have been blocked by courts. The Biden administration's goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 has led to amendments in the Federal Power Act, expanding DOE's authority to establish NIETCs. 
