State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act

HR 3143, the State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act, requires electric utilities to include specific reliability measures in their integrated resource planning. It defines "reliable generation facilities" as those providing continuous power for at least 30 days (with on-site fuel, contractual fuel agreements, emergency operation capability, and grid support services like frequency control). Utilities must ensure these facilities maintain electricity reliability over a 10-year period. State regulators must begin reviewing these plans within one year of enactment and finalize determinations within two years. The bill directly affects electric utilities and state regulatory authorities overseeing utility operations.