To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects.
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Latest Action · September 25, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The GRID Power Act directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform how it processes interconnection requests for new power generation projects connecting to the electricity grid. The bill specifically requires the Commission to prioritize "dispatchable power" projects, which are power plants that can quickly ramp up or shut down to maintain grid stability and reliability, by allowing them to move higher in the interconnection queue ahead of other projects. Transmission companies would need to submit proposals to the Commission showing why certain dispatchable power projects deserve priority and how they would improve grid reliability, with opportunities for public input and stakeholder feedback before approval. The Commission must review and approve or deny these proposals within 60 days and finalize new regulations within 180 days of the bill's enactment, then review and update the rules every 5 years as needed. The bill affects electricity generators, transmission providers, and ultimately utility customers who depend on a reliable electric grid.
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