(a) Definition of advanced transmission technology 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) Authority 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.
