Grid operators have made 'significant progress' on reforming generator interconnection processes, according to Advanced Energy United (AEU). However, the industry group cautions there is not yet evidence that interconnection requests are being processed more quickly.
The reform efforts, spurred by FERC orders, aim to clear a massive backlog of renewable and storage projects awaiting grid connection. AEU's assessment highlights the gap between procedural improvements and tangible speed gains for developers.
No specific capacity or timeline figures were provided by AEU, which represents clean energy developers. The statement suggests that while structural changes are underway, the actual throughput of interconnection queues has not accelerated.
This update comes amid mounting pressure on regional transmission organizations like PJM, MISO, and SPP to process a record volume of generation requests. Longer wait times and rising costs remain key barriers for new projects.
AEU did not specify which regions are showing the most progress or detail the reforms. The lack of quantifiable improvements leaves developers uncertain about when connection timelines will meaningfully shorten.