Bill > HR3616

This bill aims to enhance the reliability of the U.S. electrical power system by requiring the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to conduct an annual long-term assessment of the bulk-power system's ability to supply sufficient electric energy. The assessment must analyze the generation resource mix, transmission development, electric energy demand trends, and potential risks of future energy supply shortfalls under normal and extreme weather conditions. If the ERO determines that the bulk-power system is at risk of generation inadequacy, it must publicly notify the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Upon such notification, FERC must then alert relevant federal agencies and require them to submit any proposed regulations related to power generation for review. These agencies must provide their proposed actions to FERC, which will then review and comment on how the proposed actions might impact the power system's reliability. Federal agencies cannot finalize such actions until they have responded to FERC's comments and FERC determines that the proposed action will not significantly negatively impact the power system's ability to provide sufficient electric energy. This bill ultimately seeks to create a more proactive and collaborative approach to maintaining the reliability of the U.S. electrical grid.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3616/all-info