FERC modifies rule to give states more participation in long-term regional transmission planning

Kim Riley | Source: Daily Energy Insider | Posted 11/25/2024

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While the newly approved Order No. 1920-A largely leaves the original rule intact, FERC said it does provide a number of clarifications on the required reforms and, in some instances, sets aside, in part, Order No. 1920 requirements in response to arguments made on rehearing.

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State regulators will now have an expanded role in regional transmission planning following modifications to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Order No. 1920 rule. The new Order No. 1920-A, approved on November 21, responds to requests for rehearing and clarifications from the original order, which marked the first comprehensive regional transmission policy change in over a decade.

The modifications in Order No. 1920-A emphasize the involvement of state regulators in shaping scenario development and cost allocation in long-term regional transmission planning. Additional clarifications in the order give transmission providers flexibility to develop extra scenarios and engage with state regulators to ensure adequate information for cost allocation decisions. Furthermore, the new order promotes the cost-effective expansion of transmission facilities, known as "right-sizing," to meet the growing demand for electricity in the United States.

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