The GRID Act amends the Federal Power Act to require federal agencies to coordinate with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) before finalizing regulations that could significantly harm the reliability of the nation's electric grid. Under the bill, if FERC or a state utility commission determines that a proposed federal rule, standard, or regulation from another agency could negatively affect grid reliability, that agency must submit the proposal to FERC for review and comment early in the rulemaking process. The agency would then be required to respond in writing explaining how it addressed FERC's concerns, and it could not finalize the rule if FERC determines the agency failed to adequately address reliability risks. All comments and responses must be made publicly available alongside the proposed rule. This legislation primarily affects federal agencies that issue regulations impacting the power grid, such as the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as electric utilities and grid operators who rely on consistent, reliable power infrastructure; it does not include specific new funding but establishes an ongoing procedural requirement with no set expiration date.
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