Presentation to Consumer Liaison Group on Order 1000 Transmission Reforms
Order 1000 in New England
Consumer Liaison Group (CLG)
September 7, 2017
Jason Marshall, General Counsel
New England States Committee on Electricity
Background: Order 1000
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order 1000 on July 21, 2011.
Objective: improve Tx planning processes and cost allocation mechanisms and ensure just and reasonable rates.
Nationally, intended to shift from utility company service-territory decisions to greater regional and interregional coordination and competition.
Recognition that areas like New England with ISOs/RTOs may be further along than others.
New England already complied in some areas, and needed changes in others.
Background: Order 1000
Transmission Planning. Must be a transmission planning process that produces a regional plan. Neighboring planning regions must coordinate regarding proposed interregional facilities.
2. Public Policies. Public policy requirements must be considered in transmission planning process.
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