Transmission Cost Allocation Practices
Publication Type
Policy Brief
Date Published
05/2025
Authors
Kahrl, Fredrich, Josh A Schellenberg, Lisa C Schwartz, Diana Rucavado Rojas, Brittany Tarufelli, Kyle Wilson, Juliet Homer
Abstract
This technical brief summarizes approaches to allocating costs of transmission facilities between generators and loads, jurisdictions, and customer classes, and based on project drivers. The brief also discusses planning approaches, stakeholder engagement, considerations for using counterfactuals for cost allocation, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and court decisions on cost allocation proposals.
Year of Publication
2025