September 28, 2024

Transmission Planning

Utility CEOs Emphasize Regional Perspective
Three utility CEOs from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. described their challenges in making the clean energy transition.
WIRES Study IDs Economic Impact of RTO Tx Projects
Transmission projects that have been approved by RTOs or recommended to regulators would boost GDP by $42 billion, according to industry trade group WIRES.
Overheard at the Energy Bar Association 2021 Annual Meeting
EBA marked its 75th anniversary at its virtual annual meeting, which included sessions on capacity markets and remarks by FERC Chair Richard Glick.
Counterflow: Big Transmission — Still Not the Right Stuff
Columnist Steve Huntoon discusses the pitfalls of "Big Transmission" and suggests incremental expansions using existing transmission rights of way.
NY Looks to Improve Transmission Headroom Assessments
Utilities told New York officials that they agree with state suggestions on ways to improve their methodologies for calculating transmission headroom.
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CAISO Launches 20-year Transmission Planning Process
CAISO kicked off an extended 20-year transmission planning process to support the state’s clean energy goals.
Transmission ITC Could Add 20 GW of New Capacity to Grid
The energy industry needs a federal investment tax credit specifically for transmission, according to a report by the American Council on Renewable Energy.
Former FERC Commissioners Look at Agency’s Present, Future
Four former FERC commissioners discussed the direction of the commission under President Biden during a panel at the Energy Bar Association annual meeting.
Transmission Rx: Federal Standards, Broader Evaluation
More uniformity in transmission planning standards and broader considerations of benefits are needed, officials said at the EBA’s annual meeting.
Nev. Bill Would Ramp up Tx, EV Spending, Prepare for RTO
Nevada Sen. Chris Brooks introduced a wide-ranging energy bill that would expand transmission and boost availability of EV charging.

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