FERC begins reform process to build transmission system of the future
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
It is inviting the public to comment on potential reforms to improve transmission planning and cost allocation and generator interconnection processes as the nation transitions to a cleaner energy future.
The Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Building for the Future Through Electric Regional Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation and Generator Interconnection, recognizes that the changing resource mix will create new demands for expansion of the transmission system. Its purpose is to answer some existing questions about the current approach to transmission planning, cost allocation, and interconnection – primarily whether it is consistent with the requirements of the Federal Power Act.
This is the Commission’s first effort at major transmission reform in a decade and it is seeking public comment on potential reforms in three specific areas: reforms for longer-term regional transmission planning and cost allocation processes that take into account anticipated future generation, rethinking cost responsibility for regional transmission facilities and interconnection-related network upgrades, and enhanced transmission oversight over how new transmission facilities are identified and paid for.
Source: T&D World