((a)) ** Definition of advanced transmission technology** In this section, the term “advanced transmission technology” means a technology that increases the capacity, efficiency, or reliability of an existing or new transmission facility, including—

((1)) high-temperature lines (including superconducting cables);

((2)) underground cables;

((3)) advanced conductor technology (including advanced composite conductors, high-temperature low-sag conductors, and fiber optic temperature sensing conductors);

((4)) high-capacity ceramic electric wire, connectors, and insulators;

((5)) optimized transmission line configurations (including multiple phased transmission lines);

((6)) modular equipment;

((7)) wireless power transmission;

((8)) ultra-high voltage lines;

((9)) high-voltage DC technology;

((10)) flexible AC transmission systems;

((11)) energy storage devices (including pumped hydro, compressed air, superconducting magnetic energy storage, flywheels, and batteries);

((12)) controllable load;

((13)) distributed generation (including PV, fuel cells, and microturbines);

((14)) enhanced power device monitoring;

((15)) direct system state sensors;

((16)) fiber optic technologies;

((17)) power electronics and related software (including real time monitoring and analytical software);

((18)) mobile transformers and mobile substations; and

((19)) any other technologies the Commission considers appropriate.

((b)) ** Authority** In carrying out the Federal Power Act ( et seq.) and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ( et seq.), the Commission shall encourage, as appropriate, the deployment of advanced transmission technologies.16 U.S.C. 791a16 U.S.C. 2601