February 22, 2025

Southwest Intertie Project-North (SWIP-N)

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FERC Denies LS Power’s Bid for SWIP-N Incentives
FERC denied LS Power’s two petitions for recovery of costs in case the development of a 285-mile transmission line is abandoned, saying the developer failed to adequately show the project’s benefits.
CAISO
FERC Approves CAISO’s SWIP-North Development Agreement
FERC approved an agreement between CAISO and LS Power to develop a transmission line that would deliver Idaho wind power into California and could help secure Idaho Power’s participation in the ISO’s Extended Day-Ahead-Market.
CAISO
CAISO Board Approves Moving Forward with SWIP-N Transmission Line
The CAISO Board of Governors unanimously approved changes to the Southwest Intertie Project-North, a 285-mile, 500-kV line in Nevada that would enable access to Idaho wind resources, despite opposition from Gem State residents.
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DOE CITAP Initiative Aims to Permit New Transmission in 2 Years
Under the Coordinated Interagency Authorizations and Permits program, DOE will lead permitting transmission projects and coordinate environmental and permitting processes between federal agencies.

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