The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is set to vote on a rule that could fundamentally change how power grid expansions are planned and funded in the coming years. The commission will hold a special May 13 meeting to consider the long-awaited transmission planning and cost-allocation proposal. The rule supports advocates for expanding the grid to improve electric reliability and move more renewable energy. FERC Chair Willie Phillips has described it as a historic opportunity to resolve thorny issues related to allocating costs for transmission lines across multiple states. The Biden administration’s goal of a nearly carbon-free electric grid by 2035 hinges on expanding the transmission system by two-thirds or more.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







