Sec. 14. (a) As used in this section, "advanced transmission technologies" means software or hardware technologies that increase the capacity, efficiency, reliability, or safety of an existing or new electric transmission facility, including: (1) grid enhancing technologies, such as dynamic line rating, advanced power flow controllers, and topology optimization; (2) advanced conductors; and (3) other technologies designed to: (A) reduce transmission congestion; or (B) increase the capacity, efficiency, reliability, or safety of an existing or new electric transmission facility. (b) As used in this section, "public utility" has the meaning set forth in section 1 of this chapter. (c) The commission shall conduct a study to evaluate the potential use or deployment of advanced transmission technologies by public utilities to enable public utilities to: (1) safely, reliably, efficiently, and cost effectively meet electric system demand; and (2) provide safe, reliable, and affordable electric utility service to customers. (d) In conducting the study, the commission shall evaluate the following: (1) The attributes, functions, costs, and benefits of various advanced transmission technologies, including grid enhancing technologies and advanced conductors. In evaluating the attributes of various advanced transmission technologies under this subdivision, the commission shall consider whether a particular technology does the following: (A) Increases transmission capacity. (B) Increases transmission efficiency. (C) Reduces transmission congestion. (D) Reduces the curtailment of generation resources. (E) Increases system reliability. (F) Increases system resiliency. (G) Increases the capacity to connect new energy generation resources. (2) The potential of each of the advanced transmission technologies studied to be used or deployed by public utilities to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electric utility service to customers in Indiana, considering existing and planned transmission infrastructure and projected demand growth. (3) Potential reductions in project costs and project completion timelines by deploying advanced transmission technologies, as compared to traditional transmission infrastructure. (4) Potential ways to streamline the deployment of advanced transmission technologies, including streamlined processes for permitting, maintenance, and upgrades. (5) Any other aspect of advanced transmission technologies that the commission determines will assist policymakers, public utilities, ratepayers, and other stakeholders in understanding the potential role of advanced transmission technologies in the transmission system serving Indiana and the region. (e) In conducting the study required by this section, the commission may consult with or invite comments from: (1) regional transmission organizations; (2) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or other federal regulators; (3) public utilities; (4) the office of the utility consumer counselor; (5) associations or organizations representing utility ratepayers; (6) regulatory commissions in other states; (7) engineers or other experts; or (8) other stakeholders. The commission may incorporate any information or comments received under this subsection in its report under subsection (f). (f) The commission shall include in the annual report that the commission is required to submit under IC 8-1-1-14 before October 1, 2026, a report that includes the commission's findings with respect to the topics outlined in subsection (d). IC 8-1-8.6 Chapter 8.6. Repealed IC 8-1-8.7 Chapter 8.7. Clean Coal Technology 8-1-8.7-1 "Clean coal technology" 8-1-8.7-2 "Public utility" 8-1-8.7-3 Certificate of public convenience and necessity; use of clean coal technology 8-1-8.7-4 Hearings and requisite findings; estimated costs; use of Indiana coal 8-1-8.7-5 Modification or revocation of certificate 8-1-8.7-6 Cancellation of clean coal technology implementation; recovery of expenditures 8-1-8.7-7 Ongoing review of construction and costs 8-1-8.7-8 Review of completed construction; costs exceeding estimated and approved costs 8-1-8.7-9 Dispatching priority 8-1-8.7-10 Construction of electric generating facilities; additional certification; joint applications
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