FERCFinal Rule
Building for the Future Through Electric Regional Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation
EnergyEnvironmentTechnology
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Summary
This regulation changes how electric power companies plan and pay for new transmission lines that carry electricity across regions. It aims to make it easier and faster to build new power lines that can handle electricity from renewable energy sources like wind and solar, which will help get cleaner energy to more homes and businesses.
Key Points
- 1Power companies must work together to plan for future electricity needs across wider regions, rather than just planning within their own service areas
- 2The rule establishes clearer rules for deciding who pays for new transmission projects, so costs are shared fairly among the companies and customers who benefit
- 3New power lines needed to connect renewable energy sources to the grid can be approved and built more quickly with streamlined planning
- 4Electricity consumers may eventually benefit from lower costs and more reliable power as new transmission capacity reduces bottlenecks in the grid
- 5Utilities and energy developers must follow new coordination requirements when planning major transmission upgrades
Key Dates
Published
April 28, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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