Transmission-Planning Research and Development Scoping Project

Publication Type

Report

Date Published

07/2004

Authors

Abstract

The objective of this Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) scoping project is to identify options for public-interest research and development (R&D) to improve transmission-planning tools, techniques, and methods. The information presented was gathered through a review of current California utility, California Independent System Operator (ISO), and related western states electricity transmission-planning activities and emerging needs. This report presents the project team's findings organized under six topic areas and identifies 17 distinct R&D activities to improve transmission-planning in California and the West. The findings in this report are intended for use, along with other materials, by PIER staff, to facilitate discussions with stakeholders that will ultimately lead to development of a portfolio of transmission-planning R&D activities for the PIER program.

Journal

Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program

Year of Publication

2004

Organization

Research Areas

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