A few Texas State Senators are concerned that a sustained drought could lead to brownouts, impact grid reliability, and diminish economic growth.
New MIT study reiterates need for modern regulations for a modern grid
A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) looks at the current state of the grid and identifies a path toward addressing the challenges the U.S. transmission system will face over the next two decades.
FERC Commissioner Wellinghoff visits Capitol Hill to rally support for FERC Order 1000
The House Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Energy and Power hears testimony on transmission-related issues.
FERC Commissioner Spitzer addresses latest criticism of FERC 1000: It brought “order out of chaos”
FERC Commissioner Marc Spitzer discusses FERC Order 1000 and the importance of regional planning.
Huslig: Success in Kansas a model for transmission development
ITC’s Carl Huslig praises Kansas and the surrounding region’s policy on transmission development.
Transmission stakeholders discuss modernizing the electric grid
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and FERC member Marc Spitzer headline an transmission event in Kansas.
Regional transmission key to strengthening nation’s grid
ITC Holdings Executive VP and CFO Cameron Bready appears on Fox Business to discuss the grid.
FERC’s new rule aims to increase competition in electricity market
Matthew Wald of The New York Times reports on FERC’s new rule.
FERC announces reforms to remove barriers to transmission development
New rule will benefit consumers by enhancing the grid’s ability to support wholesale power markets.
Editorial: FERC’s new rule will help regions account for all benefits
An editorial in Grist on FERC’s upcoming rulemaking.