H.R. 4990 – Wildfire Grid Resilience Act

This bill introduces a demonstration program for projects that improve electric grid resilience with respect to wildfires.

Key Points

The Secretary of Energy is directed to carry out the Resilience Accelerator Demonstration Program.
Eligible projects focus on innovative technologies for monitoring vegetation management and enhancing first responder safety during electric grid emergencies.
National Laboratories can receive awards for demonstrating these technologies.
The bill authorizes $10,000,000 in appropriations for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2029 to carry out the program.

Details

The ‘Resilience Accelerator Demonstration Program’ aims to fund projects demonstrating innovative technologies to improve electric grid resilience with respect to wildfires. Eligible projects can include those that demonstrate an innovative technology for monitoring vegetation management and enhancing the safety of first responders who respond to electric grid emergencies.

National Laboratories are eligible to receive awards under the program. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 in appropriations for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2029 to carry out the program.

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr4990ih