Requires state regulators to consider whether electric utilities have enough reliable power plants, able to run for at least 30 days on stored or contracted fuel, to keep electricity available over a 10-year period.

• Requires state-regulated utilities that use integrated resource planning to set measures ensuring reliable electricity availability over a 10-year period.
• Defines a reliable generation facility as one that can run continuously for at least 30 days on on-site or contracted fuel and provide emergency operation and essential grid services such as frequency and voltage support.
• Requires state regulators to begin consideration within 1 year of enactment and complete it within 2 years, with exceptions for states that have implemented a comparable standard, held a related proceeding, or had a legislative vote on one in the prior 3 years.
• Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress within 1 year on how well integrated resource planning has ensured sufficient reliable generation facilities.

• Energy and Commerce Committee (House)
• Energy Subcommittee
• Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Senate)

Energy