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November 14, 2024

Transmission Planning

LS Power Unit Wins MISO’s First Competitive Project
MISO has selected LS Power unit Republic Transmission to build the RTO’s first competitive transmission project, the Duff-Coleman 345kV line.
SPP Briefs
Southwest Power Pool and MISO continue to study seven potential joint transmission projects across their seam. Next: developing the 2017 joint study.
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MISO Planning Subcommittee Briefs
MISO told its Planning Subcommittee that it and PJM are not optimistic that they can use common assumptions in their interregional transmission planning.
MISO Planning Advisory Committee Briefs
After seven years as MISO Planning Advisory Committee chairman, "PAC MAN" Bob McKee has announced he will not seek re-election.
PJM Planning/TEAC Briefs
The PJM PC discussed the timeline for reviewing tie-line requests and project-selection guidelines while TEAC discussed the definition of "immediate need."
FERC Proposes Changes to Interconnection Rules
FERC on Thursday proposed changes to its pro forma large generator interconnection rules intended to increase certainty and transparency for new resources.
Michigan Upper Peninsula Getting its Own Utility
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will get its own utility, two new generating plants and maybe additional transmission following actions by regulators and MISO.
PJM Board OKs $260M in Tx Projects
The PJM Board of Managers approved the RTO's 2016 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan which includes $260M in transmission projects.
FERC Rejects Challenges on Local Tx Cost Allocations
FERC upheld its Feb 2016 ruling that projects solely addressing a transmission owner’s local planning criteria aren't eligible for regional cost allocation.
SPP Briefs
The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) says it has successfully implemented system changes required by FERC Order 809, improving gas-electric coordination.

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