California’s Grid Enhancing Technologies Study Legislation

“Grid Enhancing Technologies” refers to a bundle of technologies that can help increase the capacity of the grid faster and without building new lines. By increasing the capacity of existing lines, the grid can transmit more electricity without the lengthy planning and permitting process required for new transmission build. Where these technologies aren’t being effectively deployed, unnecessary interconnection costs may be passed on to renewable projects trying to connect to the grid. California’s SB 1006 requires utilities to study the feasibility of grid enhancing technologies and advanced conductors and then file a report with the California Independent System Operator.