Across the country, several state legislatures have formed “transmission authorities” to help facilitate the siting and financing of new lines. These entities can help states develop the transmission needed to connect new resources and ensure reliable, low-cost electricity for all their residents. In this webinar, leaders of transmission authorities from Colorado, New Mexico and North […]
On December 12, ACEG and the Rainey Center hosted a webinar to discuss the conservative case for transmission. Nearly all elements of modern life depend on reliable electricity, and the U.S. grid needs much more capacity to combat rising costs, prevent outages, and ensure everyone can access sustainable, domestic energy. Panelists discussed the benefits of […]
On January 31, ACEG hosted a webinar to discuss the state of transmission in the new year. As policy around transmission and energy has moved at a breakneck pace, we took a moment at the beginning of the year to take stock of where we are and why further progress in transmission policy remains a […]
As we mark one year since the release of ACEG’s Recommended Siting Practices for Electric Transmission Developers report, let’s delve into one important topic it highlights: transmission and energy development in tribal lands. How should tribes as sovereign entities participate and receive consideration in the conversation around transmission and energy development? What systemic disadvantages have […]
Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL), Former FERC Commissioner Nora Mead Brownell, and Rob Gramlich for a discussion on the history of the transmission policy landscape, with opening remarks from Senator Ed Markey (D-MA). Following the 1992 EPAct with then-Congressman Markey’s inclusion of an open access requirement, FERC used that law to issue Order No. 888 in […]
After nearly two years of consideration, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) finalized its regional planning and cost allocation rule on May 13. Nearly all aspects of modern life depend on a robust and reliable power grid. However, FERC’s last major update to transmission planning policies — Order No. 1000 — came more than a […]
A recent report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) found that this summer there are anticipated adequacy risks due to expected extreme heat events that affect generation, wind output, and transmission systems, coupled with demand growth. With extreme heat and wildfires increasing in frequency over the last few decades, it’s more important than […]
Interregional transmission planning is essential for connecting diverse energy resources across regions, ensuring grid stability, and reducing customer costs. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is conducting an Interregional Transfer Capability Study (ITCS) study to be filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) this December, and FERC is expected to act on interregional […]
We are a proud supporter of the 2024 ACORE Grid Forum! The Forum will convene grid experts, regulators, and leading clean energy, storage, and transmission companies in Arlington, Virginia, on October 10. Attendees will hear insights on grid innovations to meet growing power demand, national security considerations, and what’s next for regional and interregional transmission […]
A year after publishing the initial transmission planning and development report card, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) issued a new interim review of regional transmission planning processes updates planning practices and reforms that are underway. Across the country, several regions have initiated steps to reform their long-term regional transmission planning processes. Many of […]
Recent winter storms have demonstrated the significant economic impacts and potentially deadly consequences for Americans living in regions lacking the capacity to import needed electricity during extreme weather events. In 2021, an additional gigawatt of transmission ties between Texas and the Southeast could have provided lifesaving power to 200,000 Texas homes and saved nearly $1 […]
The U.S. transmission system needs expansion and modernization. The current network is aging, needs more capacity to keep up with growing energy demands, and must be strengthened to ensure lights stay on during severe weather events. Americans for a Clean Energy Grid recently released a report that explores the role that state policies can play in advancing […]
