Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Advanced Transmission Technologies Bill
Legislation to maximize existing transmission system now heads to the Senate
HARRISBURG, PA – Today, legislation to modernize the Commonwealth’s electric grid with advanced transmission technologies passed the Pennsylvania House on bipartisan lines and moves to the Senate.
ATTs encompass a suite of hardware and software tools that increase the capacity and flexibility of both existing and new transmission lines. Despite their proven performance, these solutions remain underutilized due to outdated regulatory frameworks and utility business models. This legislation addresses that gap by requiring utilities to evaluate ATTs on both existing and proposed infrastructure.
“We’re encouraged to see this bipartisan win. Advanced transmission technologies are a no-regrets, near-term solution to Pennsylvania’s growing affordability and reliability challenges. They can increase the amount of electricity that can flow across the grid, delivering power to homes and businesses when it’s needed most and helping reduce the risk of outages,” said Chris D’Agostino, Pennsylvania Policy Principal at Advanced Energy United.
The bill is now in the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee.