The US Department of Energy has cancelled three proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, citing the Biden administration's 'Green New Scam agenda'. The move has been met with criticism from environmental groups, who argue that the cancellation will worsen grid reliability and increase costs for ratepayers.
ISO New England has filed a proposal with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to review and report on asset condition transmission projects, aiming to provide increased oversight and ensure cost-effectiveness.
Utility capital expenditure investments are increasing, but engineering headcount is not keeping pace, leading to throughput bottlenecks in transmission and distribution projects.
Utilities are shifting their focus from grid hardening to grid intelligence as the next era of wildfire resilience. This approach requires technologists to work alongside utilities to identify high-risk areas and make data-driven decisions.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a cost allocation framework for transmission projects sought by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator but built in the PJM Interconnection’s footprint.