Utilities propose lines in the PJM region
American Electric Power, Dominion Energy Virginia and FirstEnergy are proposing several multi-state transmission projects in the PJM Interconnection.
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USA: American Electric Power, Dominion Energy Virginia and FirstEnergy are proposing several multi-state transmission projects in the PJM Interconnection they designed through a joint planning agreement. The companies proposed 765 kV, 500 kV and 345 kV transmission lines in Virginia, Ohio and West Virginia through PJM’s annual Regional Transmission Expansion Plan (RTEP) open window process in September. Through the process, PJM identifies transmission system upgrades needed to maintain grid reliability, improve the economic flow of electricity by reducing congestion and allow generation and merchant transmission to connect to the grid.
“By leveraging the expertise and resources of three industry leaders whose transmission zones border one another, we’re better able to develop superior and more cost-effective solutions required to effectively resolve reliability issues across the PJM region. These projects are more comprehensive and will be more effective than what each of our companies would be able to develop individually,” Ed Baine, Dominion Energy Virginia president, said.
There are 18 proposed projects that would cross the Dominion, Allegheny Power (part of First Energy’s footprint) and AEP zones, matching the description by the utilities announcing their joint effort, according to a list of proposals offered in the solicitation. Six of those are listed as joint projects and are described in a presentation by PJM staff.
Using the proposals, the staff will develop a transmission plan to meet its pending needs. PJM aims to have developed a short list of projects by next month plan and have a proposed RTEP reviewed by the Transmission Expansion Advisory Committee at its December and January meetings. Staff aims to send a proposed RTEP to the grid operator’s board in the first quarter of 2025.
Source: Utility Dive
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