42 U.S.C. § 16422

(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.