To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require States to include supporting the physical security, cybersecurity, and resilience of local distribution systems in State energy security plans.
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Latest Action · July 22, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The SECURE Grid Act requires states to incorporate physical security, cybersecurity, and resilience protections for local electric distribution systems into their state energy security plans. Local distribution systems are defined as electric utility infrastructure operating at 35 kilovolts or less, which typically serve communities and neighborhoods. The bill directs states to identify potential hazards including weather threats, human error, physical attacks, and cyber threats to these systems, and to develop response methods using tools like public-private partnerships and innovative energy technologies. The legislation amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to expand the scope of what states must consider when planning for energy security, with no specific new federal funding or implementation timeline specified in the bill text. The measure aims to strengthen the resilience of the electrical infrastructure that directly serves American communities by ensuring states plan comprehensively for its protection.
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