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Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island undertook a historic challenge when they decided to coordinate a multi-state offshore wind solicitation. The multi-state solicitation recognizes the interconnectedness of New England’s energy future and harnesses the buying power of all three states. We acknowledge the enormity and complexity of reviewing offshore wind proposals in this context — leadership and cooperation take time. SouthCoast Wind supports the states’ decision to delay, especially considering the New England’s exciting new federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program. Further details on the delay can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e2geiAh8 #offshorewind

Unlocking Permitting Reform: The Push for Energy Infrastructure We explore how the growing demand for overhead electric transmission lines is driving a necessary conversation around permitting reform. It's time to recognize the energy policy insights from the gas industry as we seek comprehensive solutions for our energy future. #EnergyReform #InfrastructureDevelopment #PermittingProcess #ElectricTransmission #GasIndustryInsights #EnergyPolicy #SustainableFuture #RenewableEnergy #PowerLines #PolicyChange

On March 1, the IPA released its final Policy Study. The IPA Policy Study analyzes three policy proposals considered during the Spring 2023 session of the Illinois General Assembly: planning and procurement to support the development of energy storage systems, the development of an offshore wind project in Lake Michigan, and the construction of an underground high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line. Prior to releasing the final Policy Study, the Agency released a draft Policy Study in January, and received stakeholder feedback on that draft. The Agency appreciates the time stakeholders took to provide feedback on the Study. Please visit the Policy Study webpage for the Final Policy Study, supporting documentation, stakeholder feedback, and additional information. https://lnkd.in/g8TKhR-6 #IPA #PolicyStudy #WindEnergy #EnergyStorage #HVDC #energypolicy 

Offshore wind power projects linked through transmission networks can cut costs and boost grid reliability.@Jennifer Granholm emphasizes offshore wind's role in boosting domestic manufacturing and creating jobs. #RenewableEnergy

The Garden State Energy Path consists of pre-build infrastructure that will house the cables carrying electricity generated by four #offshorewind projects to the #NewJersey grid. National Grid Con Edison Transmission, Inc. #renewableenergy

Transmission is an essential piece of our clean energy future. The announcement of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Regional Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Rule (Order No. 1920) is an important step in building out America’s electric grid for a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future. The time to act is now. https://nyti.ms/3V2R1B6 #transmission

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on a 2-1 vote issued a long-awaited transmission planning and cost allocation reform rule at a special open meeting Monday. The rule — proposed in April 2022 — requires transmission planners to consider multiple forward-looking factors, such as the changing resource mix and customer demand on their systems, over at least 20 years when they develop their plans. Transmission operators must also consider seven economic and reliability benefits when considering possible transmission projects, such as how transmission could help grid operators handle extreme weather events.

As wind generation capacity has grown in the Midwest of the United States, grid operators have increasingly restricted wind generation because of both oversupply and congestion on the grid. #electricity ⚡ https://lnkd.in/ekG-Vmci

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on a 2-1 vote issued a long-awaited transmission planning and cost allocation reform rule at a special open meeting Monday. The rule — proposed in April 2022 — requires transmission planners to consider multiple forward-looking factors, such as the changing resource mix and customer demand on their systems, over at least 20 years when they develop their plans. Transmission operators must also consider seven economic and reliability benefits when considering possible transmission projects, such as how transmission could help grid operators handle extreme weather events.