INSIGHTSSERIES
Power & Utilities | Smart Grid
February 12, 2024
Growing Federal Efforts to Remove Roadblocks to Expand U.S. Transmission Capacity
Reforms and federal funding opportunities facilitate transmission expansion to integrate new generation resources and support a more resilient grid.
Federal actions are paving the way to build out new transmission capacity at the pace required to accommodate shifts in power generation and achieve decarbonization goals while enhancing…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. Energy Department has issued final guidance for a process to identify potential geographic areas for designation as National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors.
- More than 100 lawmakers have requested FERC to accelerate its regional transmission planning and cost allocation rules to support a reliable and equitable clean energy transition.
- New Jersey will utilize the State Agreement Approach – a unique collaboration with the regional grid operator – for the second time to explore options for a long-term transmission solution to accommodate up to 11 GW of offshore wind energy.
