[Brief Report] FERC Order 1920 regarding regional transmission planning

On May 13, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order 1920, updating the 2011 Order 1000. The new rule aims to address issues that hindered effective transmission planning under Order 1000, such as inadequate coordination with regional institutions and minimal investment in aging infrastructure. Order 1920, which followed a proposed rule and extensive stakeholder feedback, was approved by a narrow 2-1 vote among the three FERC commissioners. It applies to all transmission operators, rather than just RTO/ISO regions, to prevent inefficient investments and unfair charges. This paper provides an overview of Order 1920 and reactions of stakeholders.