Massachusetts and eight neighboring states seek innovative transmission infrastructure project proposals to bolster grid stability and deliver potential cost savings for consumers spanning from Maine to Maryland

Massachusetts and eight neighboring states are seeking innovative transmission infrastructure project proposals to bolster grid stability and deliver potential cost savings for consumers spanning from Maine to Maryland. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs recently joined the Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission, a newly formed group addressing gaps in regional transmission planning. The request for information (RFI) aims to identify projects that can enhance grid reliability, improve market efficiency, support clean energy goals, and reduce consumer costs by 2035.

Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper emphasized the advantages of interstate collaboration, stating that it can lead to more affordable electricity for Massachusetts residents and the wider Northeast region. Targeted investments in transmission infrastructure are expected to lower expenses and modernize the grid, ultimately benefiting both consumers and the economy.

This RFI serves as a cornerstone of the collaborative’s plan to increase electricity flow between different grid operators. Participating states include Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Interested parties, including utilities, consumer advocates, and industry representatives, are invited to submit project proposals by October 23rd. Proposals must involve connections between at least two of the three primary grid areas serving the coalition: ISO-New England, the New York Independent System Operator, and PJM Interconnection LLC.

Following the submission deadline, state agencies and grid operators will evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of the proposed projects over the subsequent 12 to 18 months. This evaluation will also inform future transmission planning initiatives. The RFI also mentions the possibility of exploring various funding options for these projects, potentially including cost allocation strategies and state or federal support. Importantly, the RFI clarifies that the states are not committing to funding or developing any specific project at this stage.

Massachusetts and eight neighboring states seek innovative transmission infrastructure project proposals to bolster grid stability and deliver potential cost savings for consumers spanning from Maine to Maryland

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