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119-s-4806119th CongressWALLET

POWER Up Act

Sponsored By: Senator Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

Introduced

Summary

Clarifies federal oversight of how very large electricity users connect to interstate transmission lines. This bill would define a "large load facility" as one or more facilities under common control with projected peak demand of 100 megawatts or more, let the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) adjust that threshold to protect bulk-power system reliability, and make those interconnections subject to FERC jurisdiction.

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  • Big energy customers. Industrial sites, data centers, and similar projects that hit the 100 megawatt threshold would use standardized interconnection procedures and agreements, including rules for hybrid projects that combine large load and on-site generation.
  • Transmission owners and grid planners. The bill directs development of a test for transmission facilities to guide interconnection decisions and treats large-load interconnection as a component of open access transmission service.
  • State and local governments. It preserves state authority over siting, permitting, retail electric service and rates, local distribution facilities, and generation.
  • Regulatory timeline. FERC must issue a final rule within 18 months creating standardized interconnection procedures, agreements, hybrid-facility procedures, and a transmission test to aid interconnection.

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New federal rules for large power users

This bill would define a "large load facility" as any site with projected peak demand of 100 megawatts or more. It would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission jurisdiction over how those large loads connect to interstate transmission lines and treat interconnection as part of federal open-access transmission service. The Commission would have 18 months to issue a final rule with standardized interconnection procedures and agreements, including rules for hybrid projects and a transmission test. The bill would not change state or local authority over siting, retail rates, local distribution, or generation.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

WY • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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