The Grid Expansion and Reliability Act streamlines the process for building and upgrading electric transmission lines in areas designated as national interest corridors. Instead of requiring companies to obtain permits from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the bill allows them to self-certify basic information about their projects—such as company details, project description, and expected timeline—directly to the Commission. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission would have one year from the bill's enactment to write rules implementing this self-certification process and must conduct annual audits to verify that companies provide required information. The Commission would also submit annual reports to Congress evaluating how well the streamlined process works and recommending any needed improvements. This change affects utility companies, energy developers, and others seeking to construct or modify transmission facilities in designated corridors.
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