CAISO recommends 38 transmission projects worth $6.7B to meet growing demand
By
Diana DiGangi
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
CAISO has recommended 38 transmission projects with an estimated cost of approximately $6.7 billion. More than half of these projects are driven by forecasted load growth, signaling a shift in transmission planning from primarily focusing on accessing low-cost renewables to also reliably meeting growing customer demand.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledMore than half of the projects are driven by forecasted load growth
marking an evolution in transmission planning from an emphasis on accessing low-cost renewables to 'now also reliably meeting growing customer demand'
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