⚡Federal Review of Electric Regional Transmission Planning Compliance
Building for the Future Through Electric Regional Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation
Summary
In this order, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission addresses arguments raised on rehearing, grants clarification, in part, and denies clarification, in part, of Order No. 1920-A, which addressed arguments raised on rehearing of, set aside, in part, and clarified Order No. 1920. Order No. 1920 required transmission providers, inter alia, to conduct Long-Term Regional Transmission Planning to ensure the identification, evaluation, and selection, as well as the allocation of the costs, of more efficient or cost-effective regional transmission solutions to address Long-Term Transmission Needs.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text highlights new regulatory requirements for transmission providers to conduct long-term regional transmission planning and cost allocation, which could influence operational and compliance costs for businesses in the energy sector. It mandates more robust participation from Relevant State Entities, impacting business planning and financial structures in the industry.