Some power projects that can run when needed could get a faster path to connect to the grid. Grid operators would need FERC approval before moving those projects ahead in line.
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GRID Power Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-366.
Latest action on S. 465: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-366.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects power plant developers and the grid operators that manage connection lines. It could help some dispatchable power projects connect sooner. It could also move other projects farther back. FERC would have to write, review, and approve the new process.
Why this matters: New power projects can sit in long lines before they connect to the grid. This bill would let grid operators move some reliable, on-demand projects ahead if they can show the move helps the grid. That could matter during peak demand, extreme weather, or outages. The tradeoff is that other projects may have to wait longer, and the bill leaves many details for FERC and grid operators to decide.
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Officially: GRID Power Act
Some power projects that can run when needed could get a faster path to connect to the grid. Grid operators would need FERC approval before moving those projects ahead in line.
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Sitting in Energy and Natural Resources
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (2/6/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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