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119-s-465119th CongressWALLET

GRID Power Act

Sponsored By: Senator Hoeven, John [R-ND]

In Committee

Summary

Prioritizing dispatchable power projects in interconnection queues. This bill would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to rewrite interconnection rules so projects that provide reliable, on-demand power can move ahead in queues when they clearly improve grid reliability and resource adequacy.

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  • Developers of dispatchable power projects: Could gain higher positions in interconnection queues when a transmission provider demonstrates the projects will improve grid reliability or resilience.
  • Transmission providers, Independent System Operators, and Regional Transmission Organizations: May submit prioritization proposals that must include a demonstration of need, a public comment and stakeholder engagement process, and regular reporting to the Commission.
  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: Would have to open a rulemaking within 90 days, issue final regulations within 180 days, and review those rules at least every 5 years.
  • Grid operators and electricity users: The goal is faster, more cost-effective interconnection of on-demand resources to help maintain reliable supply and adapt to major disturbances.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Faster grid hookups for dispatchable power

If enacted, the bill would require FERC to start a rulemaking within 90 days to reform interconnection queues. Final rules would be due not later than 180 days after enactment. Transmission providers could propose moving new dispatchable power projects ahead in their queue if those projects improve grid reliability or resource adequacy. Each proposal would need a demonstration of need, a description of reliability or resilience benefits, a public comment and stakeholder process before submission, and regular reporting to FERC. The Commission would have 60 days to approve or deny each proposal and must review the rules at least once every 5 years.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Hoeven, John [R-ND]

ND • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 2/6/2025

  • Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 2/26/2025

  • Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 4/28/2025

  • Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 9/15/2026

Roll Call Votes

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