Tweets by 2025 CLEANPOWER Conf. & Exhibition

It’s All Connected—Advancing Interregional Transmission for a Reliable Grid

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT

Location: Knowledge is Power Stage (Lower Level)

Moderator(s)

Maurice Moss, JD

Senior Director, Central Regional Electricity & Transmission Policy
American Clean Power Association

Speaker(s)

The Honorable Gabriel Aguilera

Commissioner
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Christina Drake

Director of Economic & Policy Planning
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
The Honorable Devante Lewis

Commissioner, 3rd District
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Kimberly O'Guinn

Director
Southwest Power Pool (SPP)

Interregional transmission is a cornerstone of a reliable, resilient, and cost-effective electric grid—but development remains sluggish despite its critical role. This session will explore the current landscape of interregional transmission, highlighting recent progress, persistent challenges, and the policy and regulatory changes needed to move forward. Panelists will delve into FERC’s role, cost allocation barriers, regional coordination, and how federal and state regulators can drive solutions that support a cleaner, more reliable energy future.