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Covered transmission owner

An entity that owns, operates, or controls facilities used to move electricity over long distances, which would be subject to this bill's reporting requirements.

Ratepayer

A customer who pays for electricity services, typically including a portion of the costs associated with transmission infrastructure.

RTOs and ISOs

Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators are independent, federally regulated bodies that manage the electricity grid and wholesale power markets in specific regions of the U.S.

Interconnection Agreement

A contract between a generator (like a power plant) or another facility and a transmission or distribution system owner that allows the facility to connect to the electricity grid.

Non-wires alternatives

Solutions that avoid or defer the need for traditional grid infrastructure investments (like new power lines or substations) by using other means, such as energy efficiency, demand response, or local generation.

Grid-enhancing technologies

Advanced tools and software that improve the existing electricity grid's capacity, efficiency, and reliability, often at a lower cost than building new infrastructure.