GRID Power Act
The GRID Power Act (HR 9801) requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to revise rules governing how new electricity projects connect to the grid. It specifically allows transmission providers to propose prioritizing "dispatchable power" projects - like gas plants or battery storage - that can quickly adjust output to maintain grid reliability and resilience. To do this, providers must demonstrate how prioritization improves grid stability, allow public input, and report regularly on grid conditions. FERC must complete these rule changes within 180 days of the bill’s enactment, with updates every five years to address evolving grid needs. This directly affects transmission providers, grid operators, and developers of new power projects.
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 25, 2024
Last action Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Sep 25, 2024
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Troy Balderson
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