Published: 2010-06-24
Washington, D.C., United States –The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has proposed new rules as part of its open access transmission reforms by establishing a closer link between regional electric transmission planning and cost allocation to help ensure that needed transmission facilities actually are built.
In a related story, FERC approved Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) transmission cost allocation plan, saying it would facilitate investment in new transmission facilities, reduce congestion, efficiently integrate new resources in the region and accommodate growth in demand while providing greater certainty of cost recovery.
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