Clean Power Sector Sees FERC Grid Rule As Milestone, But Only First Step

Representatives of the clean power sector are calling the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) new transmission planning rule a major milestone while also warning that successfully deploying major power lines will depend on the policy’s implementation as well as additional action by both FERC and Congress. “The potential impact [of FERC’s rule] is enormous,” said Brett White of Pine Gate Renewables during a May 21 event hosted by the American Clean Power Association (ACP). However, “this rule dictates process, not...