Justin Gillis and Tyler H. Norris: Here’s what’s really strangling the energy transition

Antiquated power lines can’t carry the added electricity from new solar and wind projects.

(Jeremy M. Lange for The New York Times)

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By Justin Gillis and Tyler H. Norris | For The New York Times