Technologies addressing the electric grid are critical for supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy by facilitating the electrification of various sectors such as transportation and heating, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

These technologies fall into several categories, including transmission, grid management and smart technologies. New transmission technologies that reconductor existing transmission rights of way for greater capacity will allow for more efficient and faster expansion of the grid and offer the potential to minimize energy losses.

Technologies such as sensors, communication systems, and advanced control mechanisms can be employed for more efficient, smarter management of the grid. As a further example, demand response technologies deployed within the grid can allow consumers to adjust their electricity consumption based on grid conditions.