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Transmission and Interconnection

1.2-GW Texas solar build will connect to 300-MW coal plant

The 1.2-GW Big Rooter Power solar project, backed by Panamint Capital, will connect with the 310-MW Twin Oaks coal plant in Texas and add major solar, storage, and data center capacity.

July 24, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

Senate bill advances Texas-style interconnection option for US grid

A new US Senate bill would require RTOs and ISOs to offer a ‘connect and manage’ interconnection model, modeled on ERCOT’s approach, to accelerate the integration of power generation and storage facilities.

July 21, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

Senate bill seeks to mandate ‘connect and manage’ for grid access

A Senate bill would require all US RTOs and ISOs to offer ‘connect and manage’ interconnection, aiming to speed up project integration by adopting a model proven in Texas.

July 20, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

U.S. Transformer Market Struggles Amid Extended Lead Times and Supply Constraints

The U.S. power transformer sector is experiencing critical shortages and prolonged lead times, threatening grid expansion and modernization efforts nationwide.

May 11, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

Renewable Energy Growth Hindered by U.S. Grid Congestion

Grid congestion is emerging as a critical barrier to expanding renewable energy in the U.S., impacting project viability and requiring urgent infrastructure and policy action.

March 3, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

ERCOT Battery Storage Interconnection Applications Decline Amid Extended Queue Delays

Applications for large battery storage interconnections in ERCOT are falling sharply due to extended queue delays and emerging technical challenges, impacting project viability.

February 9, 2026

Transmission and Interconnection

Massachusetts Advances Major Energy Storage Procurement with 1.3 GW Award

Massachusetts has awarded 1.3 GW in a landmark energy storage tender, progressing its ambitious 5 GW storage mandate through transformative project selections.

December 23, 2025

Transmission and Interconnection

SPP, MISO and ERCOT Fast‑Track Queues and Storage Rules

Three of the most consequential U.S. grid operators moved this year to unclog interconnection backlogs and modernize battery participation. Southwest

November 19, 2025

Transmission and Interconnection

Order 1920 Enters Compliance, Elevates States’ Role

Nov. 18, 2025 — Washington, D.C. — FERC’s landmark transmission‑planning rule, Order 1920, has moved from policy to execution. The

November 19, 2025

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