FERC’s final regional transmission rule is coming soon. It has one shot to get it right.

Ray Long | Source: Utility DIVE | Posted 04/19/2024

A strong rule will help spur the transmission lines necessary to meet America’s growing energy needs, while also setting the table for an interregional rule to mitigate the effects of extreme weather.

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Ray Long, the President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy, highlights the importance of wires in powering holiday lights, rock music, and the electric grid as a whole. The energy industry heavily relies on transmission lines to function, which require significant efforts to maintain and upgrade.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is set to make a crucial decision on regional transmission planning and cost allocation soon, with significant implications for the affordability and reliability of American electricity. There is an urgent need for improvements in regional transmission planning processes to ensure proper infrastructure development and access to affordable power, especially considering the rising grid congestion and service disruptions faced by consumers.

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