Interregional transmission planning is essential for connecting diverse energy resources across regions, ensuring grid stability, and reducing customer costs. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is conducting an Interregional Transfer Capability Study (ITCS) study to be filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) this December, and FERC is expected to act on interregional […]

A recent report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) found that this summer there are anticipated adequacy risks due to expected extreme heat events that affect generation, wind output, and transmission systems, coupled with demand growth. With extreme heat and wildfires increasing in frequency over the last few decades, it’s more important than […]

After nearly two years of consideration, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) finalized its regional planning and cost allocation rule on May 13. Nearly all aspects of modern life depend on a robust and reliable power grid. However, FERC’s last major update to transmission planning policies — Order No. 1000 — came more than a […]