The STRONG GRID Act of 2026 promotes the development and deployment of microgrids—localized electric systems that can operate independently or connected to the main power grid—as a way to strengthen grid resilience and reliability across the United States. The bill requires states to consider establishing regulatory frameworks for microgrid interconnection and developing methods to measure the benefits of grid resilience investments, with utilities having up to two years to begin this process. The legislation creates two main funding programs: a $500 million State-administered Electric Grid Resilience Program running through fiscal year 2031 that provides competitive grants to support microgrid projects, particularly in rural and low-income communities, and a $200 million federal pilot program for demonstrating innovative microgrid technologies and applications. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Energy to provide technical assistance to states, utilities, and other stakeholders on microgrid adoption and best practices, including cybersecurity and data protection standards.
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