LineVision, the world's leading provider of advanced line ratings, announced today that it is working with Georgia Power, the largest electric utility in the state, to deploy LineVision’s dynamic line ratings (DLR) technology to increase grid capacity, flexibility, and reliability in Georgia.

LineVision’s technology, which accurately determines the true transmission capacity of high voltage power lines based on local conditions such as ambient temperature and wind speed, will be deployed as part of investments in Georgia’s power grid under the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program. The GRIP program was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help reduce the costs of necessary investments for the benefit of customers, with investments intended to enhance grid flexibility, improve the resilience of the power system against extreme weather and ensure American communities have access to affordable, reliable electricity when and where they need it.

"We’re excited to partner with Georgia Power to unlock additional capacity on Georgia’s grid to support the state’s advanced manufacturing renaissance,” said LineVision CEO Hudson Gilmer. “LineVision’s DLR technology is an important tool in utilities’ toolbox that can be quickly deployed to increase capacity safely, bring more clean energy online, and help lower energy costs for customers. Georgia is a perfect example of how utilities can make smart, low-risk investments in the grid today that can have a huge impact on their service area’s economic growth for years to come.”

Through funding from the GRIP program, Georgia Power will deploy new grid-enhancing technologies including dynamic line rating technology and reconductoring of high voltage power lines. Improved conductor technology can be deployed on existing structures, placed in service much faster than a traditional line build, and can help maximize the amount of power that can be carried through existing transmission lines and in existing rights of way. These investments are important to not only serve existing and new customers but also to help connect a growing amount of clean generation required to serve Georgia’s growing electricity needs. For example, Georgia is a Top 10 state for solar growth and, as renewable generation continues to come online, these investments will unlock additional opportunities for renewable generation deployment within critical locations and disadvantaged communities. The investments also increase energy resilience, including reducing outage frequency and duration.

Georgia Power has committed to sharing data related to operational insights and best practices on DLR with peer utilities to help encourage broader adoption of DLR and other grid-enhancing technologies.

“We know our customers depend on us to make the investments needed in the state’s power grid to ensure that we provide the energy resilience and reliability they value and expect, while keeping energy prices affordable,” said Fran Forehand, senior vice president of Transmission for Georgia Power. “Leveraging federal funding and working with the DOE to integrate innovative technology is a great example of how we do this. Thanks to the robust and long-term planning process we have in place with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), the investments we’re making in a smarter and more resilient power grid are showing value for our customers during extreme weather events such as Hurricane Helene, and every day.”