State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act

HR 3628, the State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act, requires states to ensure reliable electricity generation for 10 years by amending the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. It mandates state-regulated electric utilities to include specific reliability measures in their integrated resource planning, defining "reliable generation facilities" as those providing continuous power for 30+ days (with on-site fuel, contracts, or emergency capabilities) and grid support like frequency regulation. States must begin reviewing these standards within one year of the bill’s enactment and finalize determinations within two years. Existing state actions meeting comparable standards before enactment are exempt from these new timelines. The bill directly affects state utility regulators and electric utilities operating under state oversight.