Bill > HRes290

This resolution recognizes the growing threat to the reliability of the United States electric grid, specifically focusing on the risks associated with retiring non-intermittent electric generation facilities (like coal and natural gas power plants) before replacing them with equally reliable alternatives. The resolution highlights concerns raised by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, which predicts that 18 out of 20 transmission subregions will fall below their reserve margins by 2034, potentially leading to electricity shortages. Key issues include the rapid retirement of hydrocarbon-powered generation facilities, insufficient natural gas pipeline infrastructure, and environmental regulations driving these retirements. The resolution also notes the expected growth in energy demand, particularly from emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, and supports efforts to maintain a stable and affordable energy supply. Ultimately, the resolution calls for recognizing the electric grid's instability, emphasizing that sustainable energy must be both affordable and reliable, and supporting policies that preserve non-intermittent energy generation capabilities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/290/all-info