a project in my district proposed by firstenergy is one example where there were no serious considerations given to non-transition options that could make the system more resilient and reliable. it was only through diligent efforts through a group of constituents of mine that this project is not moving forward. group provided expert analysis that transmission alternatives could be accomplished with an upgrade to the grid at a far lower cost to , but these alternatives were never seriously considered. the judge who reviewed the case agreed with that assessment. this project in my home district illustrates that there remains a biased a bias to building transmission rather than using new tools. it is in the financial interest of transmission companies to build, when they are allowed to recoup those investments. determining if new transition is needed must involve all stakeholders and be evaluated without bias. if lines needed -- if new are needed the project could go forward. but if technology could provide a cheaper and less disruptive solution, we should ensure those options are used. the r