; (B) energy storage technology; (C) topology optimization technology; (D) dynamic line rating technology; and (E) other advanced transmission technologies, such as composite reinforced aluminum conductors or high temperature superconductors. (6) Interconnection customer The term interconnection customer means a person or entity that has submitted a request to interconnect a generation project or an energy storage project that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission to the owner or operator of a transmission facility or a transmission system. (7) Network upgrade The term network upgrade means— (A) any modification of, addition to, or expansion of any transmission facility or transmission system; (B) the construction of a new facility that will become part of a transmission system; (C) the addition of an energy storage project to a transmission facility or a transmission system; and (D) any construction, deployment, or addition of grid enhancing technology to a transmission facility or a transmission system that eliminates or reduces the need to carry out any of the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (C). (8) Participant funding The term participant funding means any cost allocation method under which an interconnection customer is required to pay, without reimbursement, all or a disproportionate amount of the costs of a network upgrade that is determined to be necessary to ensure the reliable interconnection of the interconnection customer’s generation project or energy storage project. (9) Public utility The term public utility has the meaning given such term in section 201(e) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824(e) ). (10) Renewable generation project The term renewable generation project means a generation project that generates electricity from a renewable energy resource, including wind, solar, geothermal, and hydropower. (11) Regional Transmission Organization