The METRIC Act directs the Department of Energy to study and modernize how the United States measures and reports energy consumption at the national level. The bill addresses a key problem: current energy accounting methods were designed for economies powered primarily by combustible fuels and don't accurately reflect the efficiency of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, making it harder to track electrification and decarbonization progress. The Secretary of Energy must complete a comprehensive study within 18 months evaluating how primary energy is currently measured, identifying its limitations, reviewing international best practices, and recommending alternatives that better align with modern energy transition goals. Additionally, the Energy Information Administration is required to develop and publicly report "incident energy" statistics—a complementary measure that accounts for total energy entering energy conversion systems before losses occur—presenting this data alongside existing primary energy figures so policymakers and the public can better compare energy efficiency across different fuel types. No specific funding amount is stated in the legislation.
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