Clean Energy Act Generates Progress

Direct Link: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr2986ih

Summary of the Bill

HR 119, the Generating Clean Energy Act, aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the interconnection process for new generation projects and energy storage facilities.

Key Provisions

• Initiate a rulemaking within 180 days to address inefficiencies in existing procedures and revise the Large Generator Interconnection Procedures;
• Require transmission providers to develop and employ modeling assumptions for each resource type based on actual operating abilities and practices;
• Study interconnection requests in a manner consistent with the risk tolerance of the interconnection customer;
• Select cost-effective solutions to address network reliability needs identified during the study process;
• Promulgate transparency and performance-enhancing measures to ensure timely and cost-conscious construction of necessary network upgrades.

Benefits

The Generating Clean Energy Act is expected to bring about several benefits, including:

Reduced processing times for new generation projects and energy storage facilities, Improved efficiency and effectiveness of the interconnection process, Enhanced reliability and performance of the transmission system, Cost savings through streamlined procedures and reduced costs associated with network upgrades.

Cost Allocation

The bill does not alter or may be construed to alter the allocation of costs of the transmission system pursuant to the ratemaking authority of the Commission under section 205 of the Federal Power Act.

Final Thoughts

The Generating Clean Energy Act is a crucial step towards modernizing the US energy infrastructure. We hope that this bill will become law and bring about a more efficient, effective, and reliable interconnection process for new generation projects and energy storage facilities.