California grid operator signs off on $7.3 billion of power lines

CA's electric grid operator has approved a plan expected to cost $7.3B for 45 new power transmission projects over the next decade.

California’s electric grid operator has approved a plan expected to cost $7.3 billion for 45 new power transmission projects over the next decade and made it easier for new power plants in high-priority areas to connect to the grid.

The projects will support the development of more than 40 gigawatts (GW) of new generation resources, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) said on Thursday.

“With electrification increasing in other sectors of the economy, most notably transportation and the building industry, even more new power will be required in the years ahead,” the CAISO said.

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Source: Reuters

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