Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to write rules that let grid operators move electricity projects that can supply power on demand higher in the line for grid connection.

Official title: GRID Power Act

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Senate

Introduced 06-FEB-2025

Referred 06-FEB-2025

Approved by committee 30-SEP-2026

Key points

Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to begin a rulemaking within 90 days of enactment and issue final regulations within 180 days.
Allows transmission providers to propose higher interconnection queue positions for dispatchable power projects that improve grid reliability and resource adequacy.
Requires each proposal to demonstrate need and explain its effect on grid reliability or resilience, after a public comment process.
Requires the Commission to approve or deny each proposal within 60 days and review the rules at least once every 5 years.

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Introduced in Senate, 06-FEB-2025).

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Committee referrals (2)

Policy area

Energy

Sponsor John Hoeven (R-ND) Cosponsors · 4

■ 4 R

4 Republicans

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