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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8017
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    In the notice document titled "Interregional Transfer Capability Study: Strengthening Reliability Through the Energy Transformation," the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a correction. The correction was made regarding the document's Docket Number, which should be presented as it is stated in the Federal Register notice from December 27, 2024. This change was filed on January 22, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission made a small fix to a document about how we share energy between big regions to make sure we always have enough electricity. They wanted to make sure the number on the document matched the one they used in an important list from before.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95776
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments on an Interregional Transfer Capability Study submitted by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). This study, required by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, investigates the transfer capability between neighboring electric transmission planning regions and recommends enhancements to improve reliability. NERC had to submit this study by December 2, 2024, and comments are open for 60 days following its publication in the Federal Register. The Commission will consider this feedback and compile a report for Congress with any recommendations for legal adjustments by the end of the public comment period.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to hear people's thoughts about a big study on how electricity flows between different areas. They hope to find ways to make electricity more reliable and plan to share what everyone says with Congress to see if any new rules are needed.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105790
    Reading Time:about 47 minutes

    The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) submitted an Interregional Transfer Capability Study (ITC Study) to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as required by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This study examines the current ability of the power system to transfer electricity between different regions and recommends improvements to ensure grid reliability, especially in the face of extreme weather events and growing energy demand. The study suggests increasing the transfer capacity by 35 gigawatts across various U.S. regions to strengthen reliability. NERC invites public comments on the study, which aims to help policymakers and the electric industry plan for a stable future energy grid.

    Simple Explanation

    The North American Electric Reliability Corporation did a study to see how well electricity can move from one place to another in the U.S. and suggested ways to make it better so we don't lose power, especially when the weather is bad. They think we need to make it so we can move 35 more gigawatts of electricity around to keep everything running smoothly, and they want people to share their ideas about this plan.