Strengthening the Power Grid: Improving Resilience Against Extreme Weather and Attacks.
This law directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to mandate improvements in the national electric grid by increasing the capacity to transfer power between adjacent regions. The goal is to ensure that electricity can be quickly supplied from neighboring areas during extreme weather, physical failures, or cyberattacks. This action aims to reduce the risk of prolonged power outages, enhance energy security, and potentially lower costs for consumers.
Key points
Increased Reliability: Requires setting a minimum power transfer capability between regions to prevent widespread outages during storms, heatwaves, or security incidents.
Mandatory Planning: Regional power entities must develop and implement plans for new transmission projects to achieve this minimum capability, enhancing energy security.
Cybersecurity Protection: Regulations will be established to prevent the disclosure of information related to cyberattacks that could compromise the security of the electricity system.
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