The Preventing Power Outages Act extends and modifies a federal grant program designed to strengthen the nation's electrical grid and reduce power outages. The bill amends an existing program under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by shifting the funding timeline from 2022-2026 to 2027-2031, meaning grants will continue to be available for five more years. The legislation prioritizes grant funding to utility companies and states with the worst track records for power reliability—those experiencing longer outages and more frequent disruptions—based on three standard industry measures of reliability. The bill also clarifies that grant recipients cannot favor applications simply because they address multiple types of grid improvements, ensuring that projects addressing single categories of improvements receive fair consideration. This measure affects electric utilities, state governments, and Indian tribes that distribute grid-hardening grants, with the goal of helping communities most vulnerable to power interruptions improve their electrical infrastructure.
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