Down to the wire: Yes, according to National Grid Ventures US President Will Hazelip. In a Utility Dive piece, he argued against utilities’ push to curb competitive bidding for MISO and SPP transmission projects. Hazelip’s take: “Disrupting the established competitive frameworks will inject uncertainty into regional transmission development and spur lengthy regulatory delays, when time is of the essence.”
While we’re on clogged lines: A lack of transmission infrastructure out West could slow the rollout of Fervo’s 42-GW geothermal pipeline, Jefferies noted. Fervo is relying on third-party transmission lines for all of its revenue and contracted PPAs…and is short on interconnection and transmission rights for phase two of its Utah Cape Station development. One solution? Sending power to customers behind the meter.
Molly Glick
Energy Central Team
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