The bill presented to the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy focuses on enhancing Massachusetts' electricity transmission system by investigating and implementing advanced transmission solutions. It highlights the urgent need for modernization due to aging infrastructure and rising electricity demand, projected to increase significantly by 2045. The bill directs the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) to conduct an independent investigation into emerging grid technologies, including Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR) and Advanced Power Flow Control (APFC). This investigation aims to assess the current state, benefits, and cost-effectiveness of these technologies while addressing jurisdictional and cost-sharing issues. The report generated will provide a comprehensive overview of advanced transmission solutions and guide the state's approach to modernizing its electricity transmission system. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions to promote the adoption of advanced technologies, such as DLR and APFC, which can enhance grid capacity and efficiency while reducing congestion. It acknowledges the challenges utilities face in implementing these technologies, including high initial costs and operational uncertainties. The bill also emphasizes the importance of energy storage systems as transmission assets and proposes a new section, APPENDIX 2: WRITTEN RESPONSES, to gather insights from stakeholders involved in grid management. Overall, the legislation aims to facilitate the integration of innovative technologies into the energy infrastructure, ensuring reliability and efficiency in meeting future energy demands while considering the potential impact on electricity costs for consumers.