Grid operators cite complexities of draft FERC transmission rule

Regional grid managers are raising concerns about the complexities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) draft rules to allow renewable generators greater access to the electric grid, arguing for more time to comment on the plan even though the comment deadline is not for several more weeks. Grid operators are asking FERC for “additional time both to develop their individual responses and to develop any alternative proposals for consideration in this proceeding,” according to Aug. 6 comments submitted by...