The Advance: Planning the Grid for a Growing Economy
FEATURE
PA PUC, Team Pennsylvania, and Shapiro Administration Partner on Pennsylvania Accelerated Transmission and Energy Redevelopment Study
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) has secured a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to launch the Pennsylvania Accelerated Transmission and Energy Redevelopment (PATER) Study.
Led by Team Pennsylvania in collaboration with the PA PUC, Shapiro Administration, and key state agencies, the study will assess retired power generation sites and existing high-voltage transmission infrastructure to identify cost-effective opportunities to modernize the grid and accelerate energy development. The findings will help position the commonwealth for sustained economic growth by strengthening grid reliability, attracting private investment, and bringing valuable sites back into productive use.
SITE VISITS
Tronix3D
Team Pennsylvania visited Tronix3D to see firsthand how additive manufacturing companies are scaling through execution, innovation, and collaboration. Through leadership in both their business and PGH | MFG Community, Tronix3D is helping strengthen Pittsburgh’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem . . . READ ON
Philadelphia’s Robotics and AI Ecosystem
Team Pennsylvania had the opportunity to spend a day immersed in Philadelphia’s robotics and AI ecosystem. This was just the beginning of an intentional effort to connect Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg around a more coordinated, statewide approach . . . READ ON
Pittsburgh International Airport
President & CEO Abby Smith and SVP of Impact & Innovation Rachel Phillips visited Pittsburgh International Airport to explore how the Allegheny County Airport Authority is leveraging its campus as a platform for advanced manufacturing, energy innovation, and regional growth. PIT represents a powerful example of infrastructure serving as an economic multiplier. . . READ ON