CX-036121: WILD GRID - Mitigation for Wildlife Impacts to Grid R1

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through Idaho National Laboratory (INL), proposes to conduct research and assessment activities related to wil…

Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance

June 24, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through Idaho National Laboratory (INL), proposes to conduct research and assessment activities related to wildlife interactions with the electric grid under the Wildlife and the Grid (WILD GRID) project. The purpose of this project is to better understand and reduce impacts between wildlife and electric grid infrastructure, including wildlife-related power outages, wildfire risks, and impacts to wildlife and habitat.