Escalating New England Transmission Costs and the Need for Policy Reforms Papers & Publications

ENE whitepaper brings to the forefront issues and opportunities related to how the Northeast plans its future electric energy system, including increase in costs for consumers and the importance of a clean, reliable electric grid to the Northeast’s economic and environmental health.

This paper outlines the current electric transmission system reliability policies, highlights selected case studies that identify barriers and opportunities, and recommends some ways for policy makers to reform planning and selection. The goal is to raise public discussion and awareness among advocates, system planners, regulators and elected officials.

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