– FERC affirmed key provisions in Order No. 2023, its interconnection ruling
– SEIA supported FERC’s proposed interconnection reforms and praised the commission for its efforts
– Melissa Alfano from SEIA commended FERC for upholding penalties for utilities and transmission owners that fail to process interconnection applications in a timely manner
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has affirmed key provisions in Order No. 2023, its interconnection ruling, which aims to promote fairness and accountability in the energy sector. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) supported FERC’s proposed interconnection reforms, highlighting the importance of penalizing utilities and transmission owners that do not respond to interconnection requests promptly.
Melissa Alfano, SEIA’s senior director of energy markets and counsel, praised FERC’s decision to uphold penalties for delays in processing interconnection applications. She emphasized the need for clear expectations and consequences to address the significant backlog of solar and storage projects waiting for grid connection approval. SEIA commended FERC for pushing for comprehensive interconnection reforms that can help drive a clean energy economy.
SEIA, founded in 1974, is a national trade association leading the transition to a cleaner energy economy. With 1,000 member companies, SEIA advocates for policies that create jobs, promote competition, and support the growth of solar power in the United States. Their goal is for solar energy to account for 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030, working towards a sustainable future through research, education, and advocacy.