GRID Power Act

Key Provisions

• Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to create new rules to speed up how certain power projects connect to the electric grid within 180 days.
• Lets companies that manage parts of the electric grid propose prioritizing new power projects that improve grid reliability and ensure enough electricity is available.
• Requires FERC to review and approve or deny these prioritization proposals within 60 days.
• Requires power grid managers to show why a project needs priority and how it would make the grid more reliable or resilient.
• Requires power grid managers to get public feedback before submitting proposals to prioritize projects.
• Requires FERC to review and update these new rules at least every five years to keep them effective.