Generator Interconnection Costs to the Transmission System in non-ISO Balancing Authorities

Summary

High and rising generator interconnection costs are hindering the integration of new energy resources into the transmission system, leading to project withdrawals and uncertainty in the grid interconnection queue process in the United States. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is conducting in-depth research and analysis, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, to understand these costs and their impacts in non-ISO Balancing Authorities. This ongoing research aims to provide data and insights to support initiatives like DOE's i2X, which seeks to enable faster, more affordable, and reliable grid interconnection.

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