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Policy momentum underscores the importance of a power grid that can meet rising demands from electrification and manufacturing. Composite core conductors, supplied by established and trusted manufacturers like Epsilon Composite, represent one of the most effective and field-proven solutions available to support this directive. These advanced conductors, or high-performance conductors (HPCs), can double current-carrying capacity compared to traditional steel core designs, which still serve as the standard across many parts of the grid. They also deliver superior sag performance under thermal load, reduce wildfire risk from vegetation contact, enhance storm resilience through exceptional tensile strength, and increase overall network efficiency by cutting line losses by up to 40 percent. While widely adopted in high-demand markets like India, composite core conductors remain underutilized in the United States. Their proven value in extending the life of existing infrastructure, relieving congestion, and strengthening grid resilience makes them an ideal fit for U.S. transmission operators facing rising load growth and reliability challenges. As the grid continues to evolve, so must the materials we use to build it. Composite core conductors are a field-proven, scalable technology ready to meet the demands of both today and tomorrow. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9kpBsDz #GridReliability #CompositeConductors #EnergySecurity #DOE