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A transmission line stands in a cornfield in Chanceford Township, York County on Sept. 13, 2021. Photo: Rachel McDevitt/ StateImpact Pennsylvania

Federal rule aims to ease connection between new power and grid

A federal regulator has come out with a rule meant to help new electricity suppliers connect to the grid more easily.

Advocates say it’s a first step in getting more renewables online, but some regional grid operators may fight the rule.