Bills · S 465
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 465Energy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demand
GRID Power Act
INTRO FEB 6· LAST ACTION APR 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to directly impact the reliability of the electric grid, which affects everyone's daily life. A reliable grid means fewer power outages, especially during extreme weather or peak demand times. By prioritizing power sources that can provide electricity on demand, the bill seeks to address concerns about the grid's ability to consistently deliver power, which has become a growing issue in many parts of the country.
If this bill becomes law, it could accelerate the connection of certain types of power plants, potentially shoring up the grid's stability. If it doesn't pass, the existing interconnection process, which some consider slow and inefficient, would continue unchanged, potentially leading to longer waits for new power generation to come online and ongoing concerns about grid stability, especially as older power plants retire or demand for electricity grows.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires FERC to start new rule-making to improve the process for connecting new power projects to the electric grid within 90 days of the bill becoming law.
This establishes a clear timeline for the federal agency to update crucial procedures that impact how quickly new power sources can begin supplying electricity.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes grid operators to submit proposals to FERC to prioritize 'dispatchable power' projects, moving them ahead in the line for grid connection.
This provision specifically promotes the integration of power sources that can be reliably controlled and adjusted to meet electricity demand, aiming to bolster grid stability.
PROVISION 03
Requires FERC to approve or deny these prioritization proposals from grid operators within 60 days.
This ensures a prompt federal response to local or regional needs for improved grid reliability, preventing long delays in decision-making.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that FERC issue final regulations for these new interconnection rules within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
This sets a firm deadline for the completion of the new rules, ensuring a swift transition to the updated system.
PROVISION 05
Requires FERC to review and update these regulations at least every five years.
This ensures that the rules for connecting power plants remain relevant and effective as energy technologies and grid challenges evolve over time.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSAPR 15
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-366.
FEB 6
Introduced in Senate
FEB 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
FEB 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 465
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionApr 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
Senate BillS 465Energy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demand
GRID Power Act
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 15, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
3
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