13 May
Monday, May 13 (Washington, D.C.) — Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission finalized its regional planning and cost allocation rule, which was under consideration for nearly two years. While ACEG will be reviewing the contents of the rule in the coming days, we are pleased that FERC has made this step in regulating regional transmission planning and look forward to working with transmission planners and industry to ensure that they meet the moment. ACEG Executive Director Christina Hayes released the following statement:
“Americans for a Clean Energy Grid applauds the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for finalizing a strong and comprehensive regional planning and cost allocation rule. Today’s rule will help ensure that transmission is planned in a proactive and comprehensive way that accounts for the economic and reliability benefits of a well-connected grid. This is key step in the long journey to developing a modern grid, and will have major impacts on lowering customers’ costs, driving economic development, and bolstering grid reliability.
“Now, it’s time to implement this rule. Regions must develop their compliance filings over the next few months so that transmission can be planned and developed as soon as practicable. We look forward to working with and supporting the interested parties as they move forward with the next steps in compliance and build out the 21st century grid.”
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About Americans for a Clean Energy Grid:
Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) is a non-profit, broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize the North American high-capacity grid. ACEG brings together a diverse coalition — including business, labor, consumer, environmental groups, and other transmission supporters — to advocate for policies that recognize the benefits of a robust transmission grid.
Media Contact:
Chloe Slayter, Communications Manager
chloe.slayter@cleanenergygrid.org | 805-556-5344
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