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Improving Power Grid Planning: Lower Costs and Cleaner Energy

This act aims to streamline how large electricity transmission lines are planned and built between regions. This can lead to more efficient energy delivery, potentially lowering electricity bills and supporting the growth of clean energy sources like wind and solar. Citizens may experience benefits through more stable power supplies and potentially reduced energy costs.
Key points
Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to create new rules for better planning and construction of interregional power transmission lines.
New rules aim to select projects that provide economic benefits, increase power supply reliability, and support environmental goals, including carbon emission reductions.
The planning process will be regular (at least every 3 years) and consider proposals from various groups to ensure the best solutions for everyone.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2678
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Process start date: 2021-04-20