Technical assistance relating to the use of advanced transmission conductors

(a) Definitions In this section: (1) Developer The term developer means a developer of electric transmission facilities or technologies that pays to install a high-voltage transmission conductor. (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means— (A) a developer; (B) an electric utility; (C) a State; (D) a Regional Transmission Organization or Independent System Operator; or (E) any other relevant entity, as determined by the Secretary. (b) Technical assistance and application guide (1) Application guide Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish an application guide for eligible entities seeking to implement— (A) advanced transmission conductors, including through reconductoring with advanced transmission conductors; and (B) grid-enhancing technologies. (2) Updates The guide established under paragraph (1) shall be reviewed and updated annually. (3) Technical assistance (A) In general On request of an eligible entity using the guide established under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide technical assistance to that eligible entity with respect to the use of advanced transmission conductors and grid-enhancing technologies for particular applications. (B) Clearinghouse In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall establish a clearinghouse of previously completed projects that the Secretary and eligible entities may use to identify issues and solutions relating to— (i) the use of advanced transmission conductors; (ii) reconductoring with advanced transmission conductors; and (iii) the use of grid-enhancing technologies.