AB 1408: Electricity: interconnections.

The bill aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of the transmission grid by requiring the Independent System Operator (ISO) to integrate surplus interconnection service considerations into its long-term transmission planning. This will enhance transparency around surplus interconnection service opportunities, allowing for more efficient use of available grid infrastructure. Each electrical corporation and local publicly owned utility with a high demand must evaluate and consider surplus interconnection service options when developing their integrated resource plans. This will help them use available interconnection capacity and reduce the risk of grid congestion. The bill also requires these utilities to use available grid infrastructure to meet their energy needs, rather than relying on new infrastructure or alternative energy sources. This will help reduce the strain on the gr…