CX-007691: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Varentec Inc. - Compact Dynamic Phase Angle Regulators for Transmission Power Routing CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6 Date: 11/30/2011 Location(s): California, Georgia, Tennessee, Wisconsin Offices(s): Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

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November 30, 2011
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Varentec Inc. - Compact Dynamic Phase Angle Regulators for Transmission Power Routing
CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
Date: 11/30/2011
Location(s): California, Georgia, Tennessee, Wisconsin
Offices(s): Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

Funding will support development of Compact Dynamic Phase Angle Regulators (CD-PAR), a compact, low-cost power flow controller integrated with custom-wound transformers to control grid power flow, reducing the number of new transmission lines that will be required to meet increased renewable energy penetration.