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42 U.S.C. § 16422

Title 42 Chapter 149 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 16422. Advanced transmission technologies

  • (a) In this section, the term “advanced transmission technology” means a technology that increases the capacity, efficiency, or reliability of an existing or new transmission facility, including—
    • (1) high-temperature lines (including superconducting cables);
    • (2) underground cables;
    • (3) advanced conductor technology (including advanced composite conductors, high-temperature low-sag conductors, and fiber optic temperature sensing conductors);
    • (4) high-capacity ceramic electric wire, connectors, and insulators;
    • (5) optimized transmission line configurations (including multiple phased transmission lines);
    • (6) modular equipment;
    • (7) wireless power transmission;
    • (8) ultra-high voltage lines;
    • (9) high-voltage DC technology;
    • (10) flexible AC transmission systems;
    • (11) energy storage devices (including pumped hydro, compressed air, superconducting magnetic energy storage, flywheels, and batteries);
    • (12) controllable load;
    • (13) distributed generation (including PV, fuel cells, and microturbines);
    • (14) enhanced power device monitoring;
    • (15) direct system state sensors;
    • (16) fiber optic technologies;
    • (17) power electronics and related software (including real time monitoring and analytical software);
    • (18) mobile transformers and mobile substations; and
    • (19) any other technologies the Commission considers appropriate.
  • (b) In carrying out the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.) and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), the Commission shall encourage, as appropriate, the deployment of advanced transmission technologies.

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