The ConCord Initiative supports the enhancement of powerline corridors through innovation, partnerships, and the sharing of information. Below are available resources to support a better understanding of physical transmission infrastructure, economic development opportunities, and more. 

• Designing Multi-Benefit Transmission Corridors Workshop Brief: This workshop brief developed for a participatory workshop hosted at the University of Pennsylvania on August 15th. The brief provides foundational materials, case studies, examples, and more.
• An Introduction to Transmission Infrastructure: This presentation provides a detailed introduction to the electric grid and transmission system, infrastructure, siting and safety, an overview of transmission corridors, and common questions and answers.  
• Transmission Planning: Regional Transmission Organizations, Independent System Operators, and Traditional Wholesale Electricity Markets: This fact sheet offers an overview of regional transmission organizations, independent system operators, and traditional wholesale electricity markets, including their functions, coverage, and innovative approaches to regional transmission planning.
• Transmission Planning | FERC and NERC: This fact sheet defines the critical roles of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).
• Transmission Planning Definitions and Acronyms: This fact sheet provides a list of key terms and definitions.