H.R. 10068 aims to amend the Federal Power Act by requiring generating facilities to give a five-year advance notice if they plan to retire electric generating units, except in cases of unplanned emergencies. The bill empowers the Commission to ensure that adequate electricity service...
The bill wants power plants to tell everyone five years ahead if they plan to stop making electricity, so people can make sure there's enough electricity for everyone to use.
H.R. 7786, also known as the "Streamlining Powerlines Essential to Electric Demand and Reliability Act of 2024" or the "SPEED and Reliability Act of 2024," aims to update the Federal Power Act. It gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the authority to issue...
H.R. 7786 wants to help make building big power lines across the country faster by letting a special group called FERC decide if and where the lines should go, but some people worry it might not give enough time to check if these lines could harm the environment or neighborhoods.
H.R. 6185, titled the "Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development Act" or the "GRID Act," seeks to enhance coordination among Federal agencies when they propose regulations that could significantly impact the reliability of the bulk-power system in North America. It...
The GRID Act is a new rule that wants different parts of the government to talk to each other when making big changes that could mess up electricity systems, like the power lines that bring electricity to homes. It makes sure everyone shares their ideas and reasons, so nobody accidentally causes a big power problem and everyone can see what's happening.
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