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FERC Says Yes to Tres Amigas Superstation... Mostly By SGN Staff Mar 18, 2010 - 12:21:23 PM
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has given its initial stamp of approval for the Tres Amigas superstation that would, for the first time, unite the country's three electric grids, and efficiently bring Smart Grid renewables to market. But the commission — which said it didn't have enough information to make a decision — declined to drop its authority over the project's connection with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the Texas grid over which FERC has no control. Read more about the FERC decision.
Quick Take: Despite the procedural glitch, this is good news. It's past time to get busy on high-voltage interconnections and make renewables a real part of the Smart Grid. Check out the links below to understand why.
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