a minimumcost solution is identified for the set of projects as a whole as opposed to each project individually all projects are taken into account by the federal electricity commission which then undertakes technical studies to evaluate lowestcost solutions for connection plans and costs are shared with the developers who in turn shoulder these costs equally among themselves and then have to confirm commitment by making a upfront payment transmission costs of extension are then included in the official budget at which point developers submit of the payment finally the budget is officially published and bidding for construction is done following which developers have to submit of the shared costs