Today, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) and Grid Strategies released the report “Fewer New Miles: The U.S. Transmission Grid in the 2020s.” The report details the alarming slowdown in the construction of high-voltage transmission lines across the United States.
Summary Washington, D.C. — Construction of new electric transmission lines has slowed to a trickle, from an average of 1,700 miles of new high-voltage transmission miles installed per year in […]
Today, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) and Grid Strategies released the report “Fewer New Miles: The U.S. Transmission Grid in the 2020s.” The report details the alarming slowdown in the construction of high-voltage transmission lines across the United States.
Summary Washington, D.C. — The Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) annual Integrated Transmission Planning (ITP), which is conducted on a 2, 5, and 10-year horizons, provides a structured framework for addressing […]
Summary Washington, D.C. — The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)- and the states and utilities within MISO’s borders – have developed a reputation for strong collaborative transmissionplanning. In May 2024, the […]
Summary Washington, D.C. — On May 13, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted to finalize Order No. 1920 – its regional planning and cost allocation rule. The rule aims to […]
Today, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) and Grid Strategies released the report “Transmission Planning for PJM’s Future Load and Generation Version 1.” With increased demand from electrification, data centers, and onshore manufacturing, as well as a higher frequency of extreme weather events, we need to ensure that the grid can handle the needs of the future. This report highlights several recommendations of best practices that PJM can adopt to further progress its long-term transmission planning.
Summary Washington, D.C. — The Southeast has three FERC Order No. 1000 regional transmission planning entities: Southeast Regional Transmission Planning (SERTP); South Carolina Regional Transmission Planning (SCRTP); and Florida Reliability Coordinating […]
Summary Washington, D.C. — Transmission planning in the western U.S. involves several regional entities: The California Independent System Operator (CAISO); NorthernGrid, which covers the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West; and […]
Summary Washington, D.C. — In recent years, New England’s transmission planning has been reactive, focusing on reliability rather than proactively addressing future needs. Although the region built a significant amount […]