Justin Grady told commissioners that SPP staff and the board approved reevaluations of termination points for proposed 765 kV projects — changes intended to cut transmission miles and adjusted production costs while responding to new firm service agreements. He presented candidate corridors for 765 kV lines in the 2026 ITP and warned routes and notices-to-construct remain subject to revision.

A recent report from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has highlighted potential challenges for the state's power grid, warning of a "generational shift" in energy production and consumption that will require proactive measures to address increasing demands and fluctuating renewable generation. With projections indicating a 3% increase in electricity usage in 2024, driven largely by the expansion of data centers, Pennsylvania is facing complex issues related to grid stability, reliability, and energy affordability, which lawmakers are now seeking to address with an energy affordability plan forwarded to the governor.