Provides an overview of transmission challenges, planning processes and actors involved, with the goal of enabling state legislators to better understand the current landscape and the options for progress.
Expansive climate law targeting transportation, buildings, offshore energy, and more.
Two September 2022 laws deal with transmission construction approvals and reporting requirements.
Seeking comments about how to change or enhance existing transmission regulations to support the build-out of carbon-free resources.
Models an integrated Canada-US power grid capable of achieving an 80% reduction in carbon emissions through multiple pathways using a variety of flexible resources.
Creates new transmission planning requirements to help the state achieve its renewable and GHG goals, authorizes more spending for EV charging, directs 40% of such funding into underserved communities, and adjusts efficiency and storage incentives.
Examines legal authorities already available to the Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to develop the interstate transmission capacity crucial to the energy transition.
Proposes reforms related to carbon pricing, revising transmission policies, and reforming electricity market rules.