FERC Order No. 1920 Implementation and the Evolving Coordination of Transmission and Resource Planning
October 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 10:00 AM CT | 8:00 AM PT
Duration: 60 minutes
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Summary
FERC Order No. 1920 represents a significant shift in long-term transmission planning, requiring transmission providers to adopt forward-looking processes that better identify regional transmission needs, evaluate benefits over extended planning horizons, and support a more reliable and cost-effective grid. As implementation efforts advance across regions, stakeholders face important questions regarding governance, scenario development, cost allocation, and integration with broader system planning activities.
This webinar will explore the practical challenges and opportunities associated with Order No. 1920 implementation, with particular focus on the growing need for coordination between transmission planning and resource planning. As generation portfolios evolve and demand patterns become increasingly dynamic, effective alignment between these planning processes is critical to ensuring that transmission investments support future resource needs while maintaining reliability, affordability, and resilience.
Participants will gain insights into emerging implementation approaches, key regulatory considerations, and best practices for integrating long-term transmission planning with resource adequacy, generation expansion, and decarbonization objectives. The discussion will highlight how enhanced coordination can improve planning outcomes, reduce system costs, and support the transition to a more flexible and interconnected electric grid.
Key topics include:
- Overview of FERC Order No. 1920 requirements and implementation status.
- Long-term transmission planning methodologies and scenarios.
- Coordination between transmission planning and resource planning processes.
- Implications for reliability, resource adequacy, and clean energy integration.
- Stakeholder engagement, governance, and regional collaboration.
- Lessons learned and emerging best practices
Speakers
Julieta Giraldez (Moderator)
Director, Grid Planning
Electric Power Engineers
Julieta Giraldez is a nationally and internationally recognized subject matter expert in distributed energy resource (DER) grid integration with extensive expertise in grid modeling and planning processes. She currently works at Electric Power Engineers (EPE) as a Director of Grid Planning where she implements holistic approaches to meet customers’ needs through the optimized planning and operation of generation, transmission, distribution, and distributed resources. Julieta holds a bachelor’s degree from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain) in Technical Mining Engineering, a master’s in electrical engineering from Colorado School of Mines, and a Ph.D. program in systems engineering from Colorado State University.
Mohamed Ahmed
Vice President, Market Advisory, Regulatory & Rates
Electric Power Engineers
Mohamed Ahmed is a distinguished expert in Electrical Power Systems with over 25 years of specialized experience spanning research and development, conceptual and detailed engineering, electricity market design, and project management. His career is marked by hands-on contributions to the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of power systems across North America and the Middle East, demonstrating unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence in Transmission and Distribution (T&D).
His expertise extends to power systems modeling and analysis, conducting extensive techno-economic feasibility studies integrating smart grids, renewable energy sources, HVDC systems, and power electronic converters.
Mohamed is a registered engineer with the Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers and holds Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designations in Ontario and Alberta, Canada. His work upholds rigorous compliance with NERC and NPCC standards, ensuring system reliability and economic operation in transmission systems.
Emmanuele Bobbio
Principal Economist
PJM
Emmanuele Bobbio is principal economist at PJM where he leads or supports various initiatives across the planning division, including the design and implementation of the Long-Term Regional Transmission Planning process to comply with FERC Order 1920. Before joining PJM, Emmanuele worked in academia, government, and consulting on various electricity market design aspects. He holds a MA and PhD in economics from UW – Madison.
Jonathan George
Manager, Interregional Planning
MISO
Jonathan George is Manager of Interregional Planning at MISO, where he leads teams coordinating across SPP, PJM, and the Southeast to advance reliable, economically efficient transmission solutions. With a career spanning market operations, system planning, and policy, Jonathan brings a strategic, systems‑level perspective to grid planning and stakeholder engagement. He is recognized for guiding cross‑functional teams through complex regulatory and technical challenges and translating planning analysis into clear, actionable insights. Jonathan’s work includes navigating emerging requirements such as FERC Order 1920 and strengthening interregional coordination to support consistent, future‑focused transmission development.
Nick Parker
Manager, Engineering Policy & Innovation
Southwest Power Pool
Nick Parker is an experienced energy‑industry leader with nearly two decades at Southwest Power Pool (SPP), where he serves as Manager of Engineering Policy & Innovation. In this role, Nick leads policy development and research initiatives that advance SPP’s mission of ensuring reliable, affordable electricity for the region. Nick’s work centers on bridging engineering, transmission planning, analytics, and policy to support a resilient and forward‑looking grid.
Previously, Nick managed SPP’s Transmission Planning team, overseeing integrated long‑term studies and the development of strategic transmission solutions. Nick also managed SPP's Market Forensics Team, where he led advanced analytics supporting the SPP Integrated Marketplace. With a foundation in electrical engineering, his expertise spans data analysis, system planning, market operations, and the evolving challenges of integrating new technologies into the power system.
Nick holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Arkansas Tech University.
