Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG)

Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) acted on rehearing requests related to Order No. 1920 and issued Order No. 1920A. Order No. 1920A largely upholds the original order and includes several clarifications and modifications based on arguments raised on rehearing.   Today's rehearing order strengthens the role of state regulators in long-term regional transmission planning, particularly in scenario development and cost allocation. The Order passed 4-0 with bipartisan support.   Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) Executive Director Christina Hayes released the following statement:   “ACEG applauds FERC for finalizing Order No. 1920A, which will help to further strengthen regional transmission planning practices. In doing so, the Commission demonstrated their ongoing commitment to bolster the reliability and affordability of electricity for all Americans. We appreciate Chairman Willie Phillips’ leadership on this issue, and look forward to working with all commissioners as the Order is implemented.    “Now, regions must continue to develop their compliance filings so that transmission can be planned and developed as soon as practicable. We look forward to supporting the interested parties as they move forward with the next steps in compliance and build out the 21st century grid.” https://lnkd.in/gbRxQWP4

ACEG Executive Director Christina Hayes was a guest on the Electric Power Supply Association's Energy Solutions podcast. Take a listen! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eMnPQRaG

🔌 Dozens of federal, industry, and academic studies in recent years have touted the importance of building new interregional transmission capacity to ensure reliable, affordable power. To learn more, register for a webinar hosted by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) and American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). https://lnkd.in/eTq4Sb8T

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Yesterday, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) filed its Interregional Transfer Capability Study with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as directed by Congress in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. Among other findings, the study suggests that an additional 35 GW of power transfer capability between transmission planning regions would help to strengthen energy adequacy in extreme weather conditions and meet future load growth. ACEG Executive Director Christina Hayes released the following statement: “Americans for a Clean Energy Grid welcomes the release of NERC’s study, which underscores the critical importance of improving electric power transfer capacity between U.S. regions. This study highlights a key challenge: our current grid infrastructure is insufficient to meet future demand, putting energy reliability and affordability at risk. “These findings reinforce the urgency for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to move ahead on a rule to support interregional transmission development. In addition, Congress and state leaders must prioritize investments and policies that accelerate deployment of interregional capacity. We look forward to working with interested parties to move forward strong and forward-looking interregional transmission practices.” https://lnkd.in/eSiNj6f4

🇺🇸 True American independence starts with energy independence. By strengthening our transmission infrastructure and delivering reliable, homegrown energy where it's needed most, we can protect our power grid and reduce reliance on foreign sources. It's time to put America's energy future in our own hands. Watch our American Powerhouse video: https://bit.ly/3Z1clIS #Transmission #EnergyIndependence #GridSecurity

📣 NEW RFP: ACEG seeks the assistance of one or more expert legal or policy consultant(s) who can support ACEG’s engagement in FERC matters and strategize additional FERC advocacy efforts that can advance transmission expansion and modernization. https://lnkd.in/eVsciJ7K

🚨 NEW RFP: ACEG is seeking consultant(s) to facilitate a continuing dialogue between diverse stakeholders, including environmental and environmental justice organizations, utilities and transmission developers, landowner interests, renewable developers, and others about how to accelerate siting and permitting of transmission lines by engaging and building greater local community support. https://lnkd.in/eVsciJ7K

We need to add transmission capacity to enable more clean energy growth and meet increasing demand from new and growing economic sectors! That means jobs. Lots of jobs. In fact, a report from Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) and Grid Strategies LLC found that building 36 shovel-ready transmission projects would create 3.3 MILLION JOBS. ⚡ 1.3 million jobs from transmission investment ⚡ 2 million jobs from enabled generation Report: https://lnkd.in/eUKYd49U

🤔 Wondering how are regions keeping up on Order No. 1920 compliance? ACEG has you covered! Check out our new resource hub, where we'll continue to compile all of the relevant updates and materials on all things Order No. 1920. https://lnkd.in/egNrYRRR