Select Inflation Reduction Tax Credits—Sections 45X, 30D, 48C, 48E, and 45Y—have been instrumental in supporting domestic manufacturing, mineral processing, and resilient power generation. These targeted, strategic credits are—and have been—critical to safeguarding U.S. national and economic security and reducing dependence on foreign adversaries. As the House Ways and Means Committee, and Congress, deliberate on the […]
FACT SHEET: Energy Security is Battery Powered
America is at the forefront of a critical transformation: building a robust domestic battery manufacturing industry. This isn’t just about driving innovation—it’s about energy security, economic resilience, and national independence. The time is ripe for this transformation as North America currently relies on imports for 85% of its battery component needs – fulfilled primarily by […]
Wired for Defense: The National Security Imperative of Transmission Expansion
The power grid’s ability to provide reliable electricity to homes, industrial centers, and military installations is crucial for both economic and national security. However, a complex regulatory environment, regional differences among utility providers, and obstacles to modernization efforts have resulted in an outdated grid system that is increasingly strained and susceptible to outages. This report […]
SAFE’s Center for Grid Security: Permitting Reform – A National Security Priority for the New Administration
With a new administration prioritizing U.S. infrastructure, economic resilience, and national security, SAFE’s Center for Grid Security has released a series of fact sheets underscoring how permitting reform is critical for modernizing the U.S. power grid. Current permitting processes delay essential energy infrastructure, compromising national defense, economic stability, and America’s competitive edge—essential projects may take […]
FACT SHEET: The Role of Transmission in U.S. Strategic Competitiveness with China
SAFE’s Center for Grid Security has published a fact sheet detailing the PRC’s strategic investments in their transmission network and grid infrastructure. While the U.S. currently enjoys an advantage over China’s grid infrastructure, the CCP’s recent investments aim to close the power generation and transmission gap that currently exists between the PRC and the U.S. […]
