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New NREL Report Highlights Pathways to Unlock Full Potential of Interregional Transmission

June 18, 2024

New NREL Report Highlights Pathways to Unlock Full Potential of Interregional Transmission

June 14, 2024

Interregional transmission lines, which connect multiple planning regions, can offer numerous benefits to electric customers, such as increased grid reliability and reduced costs. However, current market and operating practices were not designed for such an interconnected system.

“As we build up our interregional transmission systems, we need to take a fresh look at improving the efficiency and efficacy of the existing system, which could increase grid reliability while reducing cost,” said Christina Simeone, grid researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

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