How is SMARTransmission different than Green Power Express?
• This study was not related to Green Power Express. It was a collaborative effort with direct involvement by a group of industry leaders who have local and technical knowledge of system needs. The group believes that extra-high voltage transmission will bring significant benefits to the region if planned and correctly effectuated. • Study sponsors are utilities in the study region with retail service territories that cover large areas in both the PJM and Midwest ISO footprints. • The study analyzed the connection of renewable energy and the impact of an overlay system on utilities’ existing transmission facilities.
