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This bill establishes a Resilience Accelerator Demonstration Program through the Department of Energy to support innovative technologies that improve electric grid resilience in wildfire-prone areas. The Secretary of Energy will award grants to National Laboratories (research facilities designated under the Energy Policy Act of 2005) for projects that specifically focus on two key areas: developing advanced technologies for monitoring vegetation management near power infrastructure and creating technologies to enhance safety for first responders during electric grid emergencies. The program is authorized to receive $10 million in funding annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2029, with the goal of reducing wildfire risks and improving the ability of electrical grids to withstand and quickly recover from potential fire-related disruptions. The bill defines "resilience" according to the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which generally means the ability to anticipate, prepare for, and adapt to changing conditions and withstand, respond to, and recover from disruptions.

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