GRID Power Act

119 HR 1047 EH: Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1047

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power Act or the GRID Power Act.

2.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Bulk-power systemThe term bulk-power system has the meaning given the term in section 215(a) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824o(a)). (2)CommissionThe term Commission means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (3)Dispatchable powerThe term dispatchable power means an electric energy generation resource capable of providing known and forecastable electric supply in time intervals necessary to ensure grid reliability. (4)Grid reliabilityThe term grid reliability means the ability of the electric grid to deliver an adequate, secure, and stable flow of electricity in the quantity and with the quality demanded by users, taking into account the ability of the bulk-power system to withstand sudden disturbances. (5)Grid resilienceThe term grid resilience means the ability of the electric grid to adapt to changing physical conditions and withstand and rapidly recover from significant disturbances, including natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and other unforeseen events. (6)Independent System OperatorThe term Independent System Operator has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796). (7)Regional Transmission OrganizationThe term Regional Transmission Organization has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796). (8)Resource adequacyThe term resource adequacy means the ability of the electric system to meet the aggregate electrical demand and energy requirements of end-use customers at all times, accounting for scheduled and reasonably expected unscheduled outages of bulk-power system components. (9)Transmission providerThe term transmission provider means— (A)a public utility (as defined in section 201(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824(e))) that owns, operates, or controls 1 or more transmission facilities; (B)an Independent System Operator; and (C)a Regional Transmission Organization.

3.Rulemaking to improve interconnection queue flexibility (a)In generalNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a rulemaking— (1)to address the inefficiencies and ineffectiveness of existing procedures for processing interconnection requests to ensure that new dispatchable power projects that improve grid reliability and resource adequacy can interconnect to the electric grid quickly, cost-effectively, and reliably; and (2)to amend the pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Procedures and, as appropriate, the pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Agreement, promulgated pursuant to section 35.28(f) of title 18, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)— (A)to authorize transmission providers to submit proposals to the Commission to adjust the interconnection queue of the transmission provider to prioritize new dispatchable power projects that will improve grid reliability and resource adequacy by assigning those projects higher positions in the interconnection queue; and (B)to require transmission providers— (i)to provide in any proposal described in subparagraph (A)— (I)a demonstration of need for prioritization of the relevant projects; and (II)a description of how the prioritization of those projects will improve grid reliability or grid resilience; (ii)to provide a process for public comment and stakeholder engagement before a proposal described in subparagraph (A) is submitted to the Commission; and (iii)to provide regular reporting to the Commission on the state of grid reliability and grid resilience, including reporting on any actions taken pursuant to this Act. (b)Commission approvalTo ensure timely responses to grid reliability concerns, not later than 60 days after a proposal is submitted pursuant to subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall— (1)review the proposal; and (2)approve or deny the proposal. (c)Deadline for final ruleNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall promulgate final regulations to complete the rulemaking initiated under subsection (a). (d)Periodic reviewNot less frequently than once every 5 years, the Commission shall review and, if necessary, update the regulations promulgated under this section to ensure that those regulations remain effective and relevant to evolving grid reliability and grid resilience challenges. Passed the House of Representatives September 18, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

119 HR 1047 IH: Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1047IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 6, 2025Mr. Balderson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power Act or the GRID Power Act.

2.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Bulk-power systemThe term bulk-power system has the meaning given the term in section 215(a) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824o(a)). (2)CommissionThe term Commission means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (3)Dispatchable powerThe term dispatchable power means an electric energy generation resource capable of providing known and forecastable electric supply in time intervals necessary to ensure grid reliability. (4)Grid reliabilityThe term grid reliability means the ability of the electric grid to deliver an adequate, secure, and stable flow of electricity in the quantity and with the quality demanded by users, taking into account the ability of the bulk-power system to withstand sudden disturbances. (5)Grid resilienceThe term grid resilience means the ability of the electric grid to adapt to changing physical conditions and withstand and rapidly recover from significant disturbances, including natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and other unforeseen events. (6)Independent System OperatorThe term Independent System Operator has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796). (7)Regional Transmission OrganizationThe term Regional Transmission Organization has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796). (8)Resource adequacyThe term resource adequacy means the ability of the electric system to meet the aggregate electrical demand and energy requirements of end-use customers at all times, accounting for scheduled and reasonably expected unscheduled outages of bulk-power system components. (9)Transmission providerThe term transmission provider means— (A)a public utility (as defined in section 201(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824(e))) that owns, operates, or controls 1 or more transmission facilities; (B)an Independent System Operator; and (C)a Regional Transmission Organization.

3.Rulemaking to improve interconnection queue flexibility (a)In generalNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a rulemaking— (1)to address the inefficiencies and ineffectiveness of existing procedures for processing interconnection requests to ensure that new dispatchable power projects that improve grid reliability and resource adequacy can interconnect to the electric grid quickly, cost-effectively, and reliably; and (2)to amend the pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Procedures and, as appropriate, the pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Agreement, promulgated pursuant to section 35.28(f) of title 18, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)— (A)to authorize transmission providers to submit proposals to the Commission to adjust the interconnection queue of the transmission provider to prioritize new dispatchable power projects that will improve grid reliability and resource adequacy by assigning those projects higher positions in the interconnection queue; and (B)to require transmission providers— (i)to provide in any proposal described in subparagraph (A)— (I)a demonstration of need for prioritization of the relevant projects; and (II)a description of how the prioritization of those projects will improve grid reliability or grid resilience; (ii)to provide a process for public comment and stakeholder engagement before a proposal described in subparagraph (A) is submitted to the Commission; and (iii)to provide regular reporting to the Commission on the state of grid reliability and grid resilience, including reporting on any actions taken pursuant to this Act. (b)Commission approvalTo ensure timely responses to grid reliability concerns, not later than 60 days after a proposal is submitted pursuant to subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall— (1)review the proposal; and (2)approve or deny the proposal. (c)Deadline for final ruleNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall promulgate final regulations to complete the rulemaking initiated under subsection (a). (d)Periodic reviewNot less frequently than once every 5 years, the Commission shall review and, if necessary, update the regulations promulgated under this section to ensure that those regulations remain effective and relevant to evolving grid reliability and grid resilience challenges.

119 HR 1047 : Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1047IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 19 (legislative day, September 16), 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power Act or the GRID Power Act.

2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Bulk-power systemThe term bulk-power system has the meaning given the term in section 215(a) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824o(a)).(2)CommissionThe term Commission means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.(3)Dispatchable powerThe term dispatchable power means an electric energy generation resource capable of providing known and forecastable electric supply in time intervals necessary to ensure grid reliability. (4)Grid reliabilityThe term grid reliability means the ability of the electric grid to deliver an adequate, secure, and stable flow of electricity in the quantity and with the quality demanded by users, taking into account the ability of the bulk-power system to withstand sudden disturbances.(5)Grid resilienceThe term grid resilience means the ability of the electric grid to adapt to changing physical conditions and withstand and rapidly recover from significant disturbances, including natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and other unforeseen events.(6)Independent System OperatorThe term Independent System Operator has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796). (7)Regional Transmission OrganizationThe term Regional Transmission Organization has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796). (8)Resource adequacyThe term resource adequacy means the ability of the electric system to meet the aggregate electrical demand and energy requirements of end-use customers at all times, accounting for scheduled and reasonably expected unscheduled outages of bulk-power system components. (9)Transmission providerThe term transmission provider means—(A)a public utility (as defined in section 201(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824(e))) that owns, operates, or controls 1 or more transmission facilities;(B)an Independent System Operator; and(C)a Regional Transmission Organization.3.Rulemaking to improve interconnection queue flexibility(a)In generalNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a rulemaking—(1)to address the inefficiencies and ineffectiveness of existing procedures for processing interconnection requests to ensure that new dispatchable power projects that improve grid reliability and resource adequacy can interconnect to the electric grid quickly, cost-effectively, and reliably; and(2)to amend the pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Procedures and, as appropriate, the pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Agreement, promulgated pursuant to section 35.28(f) of title 18, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)—(A)to authorize transmission providers to submit proposals to the Commission to adjust the interconnection queue of the transmission provider to prioritize new dispatchable power projects that will improve grid reliability and resource adequacy by assigning those projects higher positions in the interconnection queue; and(B)to require transmission providers—(i)to provide in any proposal described in subparagraph (A)—(I)a demonstration of need for prioritization of the relevant projects; and(II)a description of how the prioritization of those projects will improve grid reliability or grid resilience;(ii)to provide a process for public comment and stakeholder engagement before a proposal described in subparagraph (A) is submitted to the Commission; and(iii)to provide regular reporting to the Commission on the state of grid reliability and grid resilience, including reporting on any actions taken pursuant to this Act.(b)Commission approvalTo ensure timely responses to grid reliability concerns, not later than 60 days after a proposal is submitted pursuant to subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall—(1)review the proposal; and(2)approve or deny the proposal.(c)Deadline for final ruleNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall promulgate final regulations to complete the rulemaking initiated under subsection (a).(d)Periodic reviewNot less frequently than once every 5 years, the Commission shall review and, if necessary, update the regulations promulgated under this section to ensure that those regulations remain effective and relevant to evolving grid reliability and grid resilience challenges.Passed the House of Representatives September 18, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

119 HR 1047 RH: Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 251119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1047[Report No. 119–295]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 6, 2025Mr. Balderson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceSeptember 15, 2025Additional sponsors: Ms. Fedorchak, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Yakym, Mr. Langworthy, Mrs. Miller of West Virginia, Mrs. Harshbarger, Mr. Dunn of Florida, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Bresnahan, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Mann, Mr. Onder, and Mr. WittmanSeptember 15, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power Act or the GRID Power Act.

2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Bulk-power systemThe term bulk-power system has the meaning given the term in section 215(a) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824o(a)).(2)CommissionThe term Commission means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.(3)Dispatchable powerThe term dispatchable power means an electric energy generation resource capable of providing known and forecastable electric supply in time intervals necessary to ensure grid reliability. (4)Grid reliabilityThe term grid reliability means the ability of the electric grid to deliver an adequate, secure, and stable flow of electricity in the quantity and with the quality demanded by users, taking into account the ability of the bulk-power system to withstand sudden disturbances.(5)Grid resilienceThe term grid resilience means the ability of the electric grid to adapt to changing physical conditions and withstand and rapidly recover from significant disturbances, including natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and other unforeseen events.(6)Independent System OperatorThe term Independent System Operator has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796). (7)Regional Transmission OrganizationThe term Regional Transmission Organization has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796). (8)Resource adequacyThe term resource adequacy means the ability of the electric system to meet the aggregate electrical demand and energy requirements of end-use customers at all times, accounting for scheduled and reasonably expected unscheduled outages of bulk-power system components. (9)Transmission providerThe term transmission provider means—(A)a public utility (as defined in section 201(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824(e))) that owns, operates, or controls 1 or more transmission facilities;(B)an Independent System Operator; and(C)a Regional Transmission Organization.3.Rulemaking to improve interconnection queue flexibility(a)In generalNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall initiate a rulemaking—(1)to address the inefficiencies and ineffectiveness of existing procedures for processing interconnection requests to ensure that new dispatchable power projects that improve grid reliability and resource adequacy can interconnect to the electric grid quickly, cost-effectively, and reliably; and(2)to amend the pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Procedures and, as appropriate, the pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Agreement, promulgated pursuant to section 35.28(f) of title 18, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations)—(A)to authorize transmission providers to submit proposals to the Commission to adjust the interconnection queue of the transmission provider to prioritize new dispatchable power projects that will improve grid reliability and resource adequacy by assigning those projects higher positions in the interconnection queue; and(B)to require transmission providers—(i)to provide in any proposal described in subparagraph (A)—(I)a demonstration of need for prioritization of the relevant projects; and(II)a description of how the prioritization of those projects will improve grid reliability or grid resilience;(ii)to provide a process for public comment and stakeholder engagement before a proposal described in subparagraph (A) is submitted to the Commission; and(iii)to provide regular reporting to the Commission on the state of grid reliability and grid resilience, including reporting on any actions taken pursuant to this Act.(b)Commission approvalTo ensure timely responses to grid reliability concerns, not later than 60 days after a proposal is submitted pursuant to subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall—(1)review the proposal; and(2)approve or deny the proposal.(c)Deadline for final ruleNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall promulgate final regulations to complete the rulemaking initiated under subsection (a).(d)Periodic reviewNot less frequently than once every 5 years, the Commission shall review and, if necessary, update the regulations promulgated under this section to ensure that those regulations remain effective and relevant to evolving grid reliability and grid resilience challenges.September 15, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed