After decades of neglect, the U.S. power grid is struggling to integrate hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of new wind, solar, and battery power. Upgrading the grid with the transmission needed to facilitate these new resources will be a massive challenge, involving many stakeholders. Notably, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) plays a pivotal role in navigating this intricate landscape and spearheading the necessary initiatives for a resilient and modernized power grid. FERC is now tackling this complex challenge head-on and planning for the build-out of extensive new transmission infrastructure.
FERC is poised to issue a rule to improve the way we plan and build the grid
Anticipated for release next week, FERC is set to issue a pivotal final rule on regional transmission planning. The rule will require grid operators and regional transmission…