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Incentives for Modernizing the Power Grid: Efficiency and Reliability Boost.

This law creates financial incentives for companies that invest in advanced technologies designed to boost the efficiency and reliability of the national power grid. By sharing a portion of the resulting cost savings with developers, the goal is to encourage faster modernization, potentially leading to more stable electricity supply and lower long-term costs for consumers. The law also mandates public reporting on grid congestion costs to increase transparency.
Key points
Companies installing grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) will receive a shared savings incentive, returning 10% to 25% of the generated savings over a 3-year period.
Eligibility requires that the expected savings must be at least four times the cost of the investment, ensuring consumer protection against low-value projects.
Federal agencies must create and publicly update a map detailing the costs associated with power grid congestion across the country, improving transparency and planning.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3918
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2024-03-12