On July 27, EEI Executive Vice President of the Business Operations Group and Regulatory Affairs Phil Moeller issued the following statement on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC’s) much-anticipated revisions to the interconnection process.

“America’s investor-owned electric companies are leading the charge to make the energy grid smarter, cleaner, more dynamic, more flexible, and more secure—without compromising on reliability and affordability. A critical part of this transformation is ensuring new electric generation can connect to the energy grid safely and efficiently.

“EEI and our member companies are pleased to see the Commission beginning to act on its pending rulemakings. We applaud Chairman Phillips and the other commissioners for developing bipartisan solutions that require key changes, such as cluster studies and increased financial commitments, that will reduce interconnection backlogs.

“We look forward to continuing to work with the Commission, regional planners, and project developers on the compliance process to ensure our customers have access to affordable, reliable clean energy.”