§ 16422.
(a)
Definition of advanced transmission technology
In this section, the term “advanced transmission technology” means a technology that increases the capacity, efficiency, or reliability of an existing or new transmission facility, including—
(1)
high-temperature lines (including superconducting cables);
(3)
advanced conductor technology (including advanced composite conductors, high-temperature low-sag conductors, and fiber optic temperature sensing conductors);
(4)
high-capacity ceramic electric wire, connectors, and insulators;
(5)
optimized transmission line configurations (including multiple phased transmission lines);
(7)
wireless power transmission;
(8)
ultra-high voltage lines;
(9)
high-voltage DC technology;
(10)
flexible AC transmission systems;
(11)
energy storage devices (including pumped hydro, compressed air, superconducting magnetic energy storage, flywheels, and batteries);
(13)
distributed generation (including PV, fuel cells, and microturbines);
(14)
enhanced power device monitoring;
(15)
direct system state sensors;
(16)
fiber optic technologies;
(17)
power electronics and related software (including real time monitoring and analytical software);
(18)
mobile transformers and mobile substations; and
(19)
any other technologies the Commission considers appropriate.
([Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1223], Aug. 8, 2005, [119 Stat. 953].)