FERC Order 1920: A Balancing Act for State and Federal Power in Transmission Planning
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 1920 has been a topic of debate in the energy industry. The order grants states more authority over transmission planning, which has some stakeholders concerned about potential cost increases. Proponents of the order argue that it will lead to more efficient and cost-effective transmission planning.
FERC Order 1920 was issued in December 2020. The order requires regional transmission planning (RTP) entities to develop regional transmission plans that consider...