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Introduced
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
In Committee
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program for the transformation of the electric grid, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Next Generation Electric Systems Act of 2019, directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program for the transformation of the electric grid. The bill defines "eligible entities" that can apply for the grants, including electric utilities, Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), Independent System Operators (ISOs), and other stakeholders like universities and technology developers. The grants can fund demonstration projects that improve the resiliency, performance, and efficiency of the electric grid, while ensuring secure integration and management of various energy resources and technologies. The bill also requires cybersecurity and privacy plans for the funded projects and authorizes $50 million per year from 2020 to 2028 to carry out the program.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 07/31/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2380/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2380/BILLS-116s2380is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2380/BILLS-116s2380is.pdf.pdf |
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