19 Nov
Tuesday, November 19 (Washington, D.C.) — Yesterday, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) released its Interregional Transfer Capability Study, as directed by Congress in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. Among other findings, the study suggests that an additional 35 GW of power transfer capability between transmission planning regions would help to strengthen energy adequacy in extreme weather conditions and meet future load growth.
ACEG Executive Director Christina Hayes released the following statement:
“Americans for a Clean Energy Grid welcomes the release of NERC’s study, which underscores the critical importance of improving electric power transfer capacity between U.S. regions. This study highlights a key challenge: our current grid infrastructure is insufficient to meet future demand, putting energy reliability and affordability at risk.
“These findings reinforce the urgency for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to move ahead on a rule to support interregional transmission development. In addition, Congress and state leaders must prioritize investments and policies that accelerate deployment of interregional capacity. We look forward to working with interested parties to move forward strong and forward-looking interregional transmission practices.”
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About Americans for a Clean Energy Grid:
Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) is a non-profit, broad-based public interest advocacy coalition focused on the need to expand, integrate, and modernize the North American high-capacity grid. ACEG brings together a diverse coalition — including business, labor, consumer, environmental groups, and other transmission supporters — to advocate for policies that recognize the benefits of a robust transmission grid.
Media Contact:
Chloe Slayter, Communications Manager
chloe.slayter@cleanenergygrid.org | 805-556-5344
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