H.R. 8968, known as the "Keeping the Lights On Act," aims to amend the Federal Power Act. It requires annual reports from Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators on electricity generation and load capacities. The bill also proposes the creation of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8968 wants to make sure there's always enough electricity by asking power companies to share more information about how they make and use power, and to follow new rules to keep the lights on. But some rules might make it hard for states to focus on being environmentally friendly, and it might give an easy pass to certain gas projects without checking all the details.