ABB performed a successful test of the 800 kV ultrahigh voltage direct current Fengxian converter station in Shanghai

Allegheny Energy, Inc. (NYSE: AYE) and American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP)  reiterated a request to regulators in Virginia for permission to withdraw the previously submitted application to build the Potomac-Appalachian Transmission Highline (PATH) project in the state.

Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today award selections for $60 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support transmission planning for the country’s three interconnection transmission networks. 

The Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator said Big Rivers Electric Corporation intends to join with the Midwest ISO

Areva Transmission and Distribution won an order worth about $400 million for a Brazilian transmission link

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) disclosed plans today for an industry-wide “transmission efficiency” demonstration collaborative.

ICF International completed an independent study on transmission line spacing for the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority

FirstEnergy filed with FERC to consolidate its transmission assets and operations into PJM Interconnection