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S 4148 United States Senate · 117th Congress

EV GRID Act

Summary
Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act or the EV GRID Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to complete and publish a study that assesses the ability of the electric system to meet the electricity demand of electric vehicle charging infrastructure that is installed on or after the enactment of this bill.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates study to assess grid readiness for EV charging infrastructure, supporting clean energy transition and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOE study on grid readiness for EV charging infrastructure, enabling sustainable transportation expansion and supporting EV adoption as transportation infrastructure.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2022
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Introduced May 5, 2022 Last action May 5, 2022
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May 5, 2022
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2360)
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May 5, 2022
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Jack Reed
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