The Efficient Grid Interconnection Act would require FERC to revise rules on cost allocation and push RTOs and ISOs to consider grid-enhancing technologies.

In his annual State of the Market report, MISO’s Monitor said transmission congestion and heightened ramping needs continue to dog the RTO.

MISO execs say long-term transmission and a capacity market redesign are a must in response to rising climate risks and fleet change.

At EBA’s annual Northeast Chapter meeting state officials discussed present and future transmission planning needs to reach a carbon-free electric grid.

Calif. needs to increase the pace of transmission buildout to reach its 100% clean energy goals by 2045 & retain natural gas for reliability, advocates say.

MISO staff said the footprint is in for more extreme ramping events after a late April drop in wind output. 

Vermont energy officials will be looking at tradeoffs among policies and milestones for success for the state's next energy plan.

Puget Sound Energy signed an agreement with a proposed Montana wind power project to obtain 350 MW of wind energy.