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February 20, 2026

Transmission Planning

MISO Stakeholders Seek Review of MTEP Futures Under Trump
MISO stakeholders are asking to review the scenarios for MTEP 17 because of the uncertainty of carbon-emission policies under the Trump administration.
WAPA Approves Route for TransWest Express Line
WAPA has selected a route for the TransWest Express transmission project, an HVDC line proposed by Anschutz Corp.
PJM Planning Committee TEAC Briefs
PJM plans to recommend at least two finalists when it presents its re-evaluation of the Artificial Island project to the Board of Managers in April.
PJM Proposal Would Lengthen Reliability RTEP Cycle
PJM staff outlined a proposal to lengthen the RTO’s RTEP cycle for reliability projects from 12 months to 18 months.
FERC OKs Transource Pact on AP South Congestion Project
FERC approved a designated entity agreement for Transource Energy to construct the AP South Congestion Improvement Project, subject to the outcome of a formula rate case.
Dominion Says Blackouts the Only Solution for Va. Peninsula
In the absence of a planned transmission line, Dominion presented a plan to PJM to drop 150,000 customers in Virginia in the event of facility loss.
WAPA, SMUD Extend Scoping Period for Colusa-Sutter Project
WAPA and SMUD said the Colusa-Sutter project will provide additional bidirectional transmission capacity to improve SMUD’s ability to participate in CAISO’s Energy Imbalance Market (EIM).
PJM Analysis on Artificial Island Project Delayed Again
PJM announced that its comprehensive analysis and recommended solution for issues related to Artificial Island won’t be ready until April.
SPP
SPP Seams Steering Committee Briefs
SPP stakeholders agreed to amend a two-year-old policy paper and clarify when FERC approval would be needed for cost allocation towards some seams projects.
California Tx Policy Must Foster Resource Diversity, Report Shows
California will require improved transmission access to renewable resources to meet its environmental targets, according to a new report from the Energy Commission.

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