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Abstract

This Introduction to Transmission Infrastructure describes the fundamentals of electric transmission infrastructure. A basic understanding of transmission components and functions helps contextualize the role of transmission within the electric grid and the clean energy transition. Topics on siting, safety, and construction of transmission infrastructure are presented to provide a foundational knowledge of the process required to build out transmission. The document concludes by introducing the multifunctionality and additional benefits of transmission corridors. This is the first product of the Connecting Community Benefits with Transmission Corridors (ConCord) Initiative. The ConCord Initiative aims to increase public recognition of existing benefits of electric transmission corridors; provide a broad platform and network that describes and shares credible and useful information about public, community, or environmental benefits from transmission corridors; and expand and extend those benefits into current and future transmission infrastructure design.