CX-007687: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Charles River Associates International Inc. - Transmission Topology Control for Infrastructure Resilience to the Integration of Renewable Generation CX(s) Applied: A9 Date: 11/15/2011 Location(s): Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington Offices(s): Ad...

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November 15, 2011
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Charles River Associates International Inc. - Transmission Topology Control for Infrastructure Resilience to the Integration of Renewable Generation
CX(s) Applied: A9
Date: 11/15/2011
Location(s): Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington
Offices(s): Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

Funding will support development of Topology Control, an algorithmic and software technology framework that will improve the efficiency of the electrical grid by implementing appropriate short-term changes of transmission line status to manage transmission congestion and uncertainties associated with integration of renewable generation sources into the electricity grid.