INSIGHTSSERIES
Power & Utilities | Smart Grid
November 11, 2024
Transmission Planning Evolves to Meet Rising Electricity Demand Across U.S.
Transmission expansion efforts reflect a broader push for collaboration across transmission regions to accommodate unprecedented power demand growth, integrate renewables, and enhance grid resilience.
Transmission planning across the U.S. is adapting to meet rising energy demands, necessitating coordinated efforts to strengthen and expand infrastructure. Beyond supporting renewable integration and enhancing resilience, transmission expansion is becoming…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- Grid operators are investing billions, with MISO advancing a $21.8 billion portfolio and SPP investing $7.7 billion, to ensure long-term reliability of the grid.
- A federal district court has ruled that a Texas law limiting new transmission line ownership to incumbent utilities is unconstitutional, allowing out-of-state companies to move forward with projects in non-ERCOT areas.
- NERC recommends that the U.S. add 35 GW of power transfer capability between transmission planning regions for resilient electric grids that can withstand extreme weather.
