RTG): A voluntary organization of transmission owners, users and other entities interested in coordinating transmission planning, expansion, operation,and use on a regional and inter–regional basis. Such groups are subject to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval.
An organization approved by a Commission to coordinate transmission planning (and expansion), operation, and use on a regional basis.
A proposed organization consisting of all generators of electricity that would primarily address transmission issues. Several RTGs are being organized, but none are functioning yet.
A voluntary organization of transmission owners and users interested in coordinating transmission planning and expansion on a regional basis.
A large number of utilities, independent power producers and state agencies join to provide more equitable and easier access to power lines in an area covering many states. The first such RTG was approved May 16, 1995 - Western Regional Transmission Association. FERC has said it would defer to decisions made by such groups.
A utility industry concept that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission embraced for the certification of voluntary groups that would be responsible for transmission planning and use on a regional basis.
A voluntary organization of transmission owners, transmission users, and other entities approved by the Commission to efficiently coordinate transmission planning (and expansion), operation, and use on a regional (and interregional) basis.
a voluntary organization of transmission owners and users who act as a forum to report to the FERC on the implementation of open access to transmission systems