Transmission
NatureNet Energy can help you identify transmission pathways to deliver electricity made from clean energy resources. For a viable project you need available transmission capacity to move electricity to the right customers in the most optimal locations. We can help identify these opportunities. We have a track record in negotiating rights of way and putting together transmission development projects. We specialize in the Intermountain West region, with particular experience in New Mexico and Colorado.
Congress’s recent bipartisan infrastructure bill contains the largest investment in clean energy transmission and grid infrastructure in American history. Now is the time to take advantage of this support to develop clean energy in your region.
Transmission Siting Webinar: Americans for a Clean Energy Grid
The shortage of transmission capacity is the biggest problem today in renewable energy development, nationwide. NatureNet can help with transmission development anywhere in the US except for New Mexico, where it is prohibited by a non-compete agreement for another couple of years.
Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) is a great organization founded by former FERC Chair James Hoecker. We wanted to share an excellent ACEG webinar (February 2023) with you on best practices in transmission siting, Transmission Time Recommended Siting Practices. This will help you understand the steps in creating new transmission capacity in a renewable energy zone. And a big thank you to ACEG for allowing NatureNet to share this information with you!
Download the ACEG paper Recommended Siting Practices for Electric Transmission Developers, which explores the same topics as the webinar.
More Transmission & Energy Storage Resources
Most states have public information available to help develop renewable energy projects. Following is a sample of important transmission planning documents from New Mexico.
The New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority (NM RETA) commissioned this 2020 study (about 200 pages) to consider the technical and economic potential for renewable resources in New Mexico through 2032. Includes exploration of renewable energy, transmission and storage. Download >>
The New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority (NM RETA) commissioned this 2022 60-page update of the original NM RETA study of 2020. The update explores transmission “collector plans” as well as New Mexico’s Western Spirit transmission project. Download >>
This is the eight page Executive Summary of the 2022 New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority (NM RETA) Transmission Study. It summarizes New Mexico’s renewable energy potential, economic opportunity and accomplishments so far. Download >>
This 25 page supplement includes a glossary of terms, the transmission “Collector Plan” description, and case studies. Download >>