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March 25, 2026

Transmission Planning

Boston RFP Review Draws Unexpected Crowd
About 170 stakeholders turned out for ISO-NE’s teleconference review of the Phase One proposals in its Boston competitive transmission solicitation.
More Work Needed on MISO Order 845 Compliance
MISO must clear up language regarding surplus interconnection service and material modifications to comply with Order 845, FERC ruled.
More Transparency Ordered on PJM ‘Immediate Need’ Tx
PJM failed to comply with FERC’s conditions for exempting “immediate need” transmission projects from competition and must increase its transparency.
FERC Announces Tech Conferences on Carbon, OSW
FERC will hold two technical conferences this year: one to examine carbon pricing in wholesale markets, and another to consider transmission policies in relation to offshore wind.
Regulators Not Sold on MISO Tx Planning Sync
Some regulators aren’t convinced about merging MISO’s transmission planning with interconnection studies, a move some say could improve cost effectiveness.
`Macro Grid’ Seeks to Connect Grid’s Regions
Environmental and renewable groups are backing an effort to promote a 'Macro Grid' that would deliver wind and solar power from the Midwest to urban centers.
MISO’s 1st Competitive Tx Project Completed
Four years after approval, MISO’s first competitive transmission project, Republic Transmission's Duff-Coleman line, began transporting power.
ERCOT Board of Directors Briefs: June 9, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic crash forced ERCOT to lower its financial forecasts into 2025, but they're still in “sound financial position."
Exelon Challenges ISO-NE RFP in Bid to Extend Mystic
Seeking to extend Mystic Generating Station’s contract, Exelon accused ISO-NE of shortcutting its Boston competitive transmission solicitation.
Public Policy Challenges Top NYISO Grid Plans
The New York ISO (NYISO) annual Power Trends report focuses on how the grid is being shaped by public policy – and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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