The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has recently approved the 2018-19 transmission plan with the associated measures to allow the grid operator to procure additional energy during times of special reliability needs, reports T&D World.

The transmission plan identifies 13 new transmission projects located within the Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) service territory, at a total anticipated cost of $644.4 million. Two of the projects will be eligible for competitive solicitation.

The plan was developed in coordination with the California Energy Commission, California Public Utilities Commission, and stakeholders, and is an annual assessment of transmission needs that identifies upgrades required to support electric system reliability for the next 10 years.

Source: T&D World