How is the SMARTransmission study different than the Upper Midwest Transmission Development Initiative and other studies, including state-initiated studies to evaluate the impact of wind?
• Sponsors of the UMTDI are the governors of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. They are focused on meeting the renewable energy standards and goals in those states. • The SMARTransmission study is focused on an expanded regional area that includes the UMTDI region. • Sponsors of the SMARTransmission study are industry leaders focused on a possible extra-high voltage transmission overlay solution that can be incorporated in current and future MISO and PJM studies and integrated with existing studies. • Quanta will work with stakeholders and sponsors to assess a range of features and extra-high voltage transmission alternatives that could reliably and economically meet needs within those ranges.
• Sponsors of the UMTDI are the governors of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. They are focused on meeting the renewable energy standards and goals in those states. • The SMARTransmission study focused on an expanded regional area that includes the UMTDI region. • Sponsors of the SMARTransmission study are industry leaders focused on a possible extra-high voltage transmission overlay solution that can be incorporated in current and future Midwest ISO and PJM studies and integrated with existing studies. • Quanta worked with stakeholders and sponsors to assess extra-high voltage transmission alternatives that could reliably and economically meet system needs.
Related Questions
- How does this fit in with the Upper Midwest Transmission Development Initiative (UMTDI) announced by the Governors of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin in September 2008?
- How is the SMARTransmission study different than the Upper Midwest Transmission Development Initiative and other studies, including state-initiated studies to evaluate the impact of wind?
- Did you work with the Regional Transmission Organizations? Did the SMARTransmission study benefit or complement Regional Transmission Organizations initiatives?
