September 28, 2024

Transmission Planning

PJM MRC/MC Briefs: March 29, 2021
PJM's Members and Markets and Reliability Committees discussed transmission planning in light of NERC's CIP standards as well as manual revisions.
Colo. Regulators Consider the Advantages of Interstate Tx
The Colorado PUC discussed the potential benefits of interstate transmission planning, while the Senate is reviewing a bill requiring RTO membership.
Biden Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Clean Energy
Biden’s infrastructure plan includes a 10-year extension of the ITC for solar and storage, a new Grid Deployment Authority at DOE.
Better Public Input Needed on Infrastructure Planning, FERC Says
Commissioner says FERC hasn't done enough to help the public understand how to intervene in energy infrastructure project proceedings.
MISO Execs Defend Need for Long-range Tx
MISO executives issued dire warnings about the possible fallout if the grid operator doesn’t pursue big ticket transmission projects in its footprint.
No MISO-SPP Joint Study in 2021
MISO, SPP won’t do a major interregional transmission study in 2021; they are focusing on a joint targeted interconnection queue study.
ACORE: Lack of Interregional Tx Planning Slowing Wind, Solar Development
A lack of interregional transmission projects is stymying the growth of renewable resources in SPP, MISO & PJM, according to a new report released by ACORE.
NYISO Challenges NYPSC to Improve Grid Expansion
NYISO urged the New York Public Service Commission to “move quickly” in supporting construction of a meshed transmission network to support offshore wind.
Regulators Greenlight NV Energy’s Greenlink West
Nevada's PUC has approved NV Energy’s request to build Greenlink West, a 525-kV transmission line from Las Vegas to the northern part of the state.
LIFT Act Could Pour $312B into Infrastructure
The House Energy and Commerce Committee considered the LIFT Act, which would allocate $312 billion for building and upgrading electric infrastructure.

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