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Bill would require utilities to evaluate grid‑enhancing technologies as near‑term transmission option
Summary
House Bill 3336 would require electric companies to analyze and file strategic plans for cost‑effective grid‑enhancing technologies (GETs) such as advanced conductors, dynamic line ratings and topology optimization; supporters say GETs can add capacity quickly and at lower cost than new lines.
House Bill 3336 would require investor‑owned electric companies to analyze the cost effectiveness and timing of grid‑enhancing technologies (GETs) and to file strategic plans with the Oregon Public Utility Commission when GETs are cost effective.
Provisions and rationale: Representative Mark Gamba told the committee GETs — including reconductoring, advanced conductors, dynamic line ratings and power‑flow controls — can expand capacity on existing transmission lines faster and for far less cost than building new high‑voltage lines. "It's basically like Google Maps for the grid," Gamba said, describing topology optimization and power‑flow controls that route power more…
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