Lessons Learned for Transmission Cost Allocation in U.S. Regional Markets

Summary

The contentious issue of allocating costs for new electric transmission infrastructure in U.S. regional markets often impedes grid expansion and reliability. This report analyzes legal disputes, current practices, and six regional case studies to identify factors that lead to successful cost allocation agreements and strategies to reduce future conflicts. The study concludes that successful methods balance precision and practicality, evaluating benefits relative to costs and actively engaging stakeholders to ensure distributed benefits.

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