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Energy Demand Flexibility: Aggregators Allowed in Wholesale Power Markets

This Act aims to boost flexibility in electricity demand management. It allows companies (aggregators) to combine the flexible energy needs of many customers (like households and small businesses) and bid this aggregated demand into organized wholesale power markets. This means citizens might have more opportunities to save or earn money by adjusting their energy use based on market signals, potentially leading to more stable prices and better integration of clean energy.
Key points
Aggregators (companies pooling flexible customer demand) will be allowed to submit bids into organized wholesale electric markets, overriding any conflicting state prohibitions.
This change applies to customers of large utilities that distribute more than 4 million megawatt-hours annually.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is required to issue detailed rules to implement these requirements within one year.
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Print number: 118_S_4411
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2024-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

REDUCE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4411.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Aggregators (companies pooling flexible customer demand) will be allowed to submit bids into organized wholesale electric markets, overriding any conflicting state prohibitions.
  • This change applies to customers of large utilities that distribute more than 4 million megawatt-hours annually.
  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is required to issue detailed rules to implement these requirements within one year.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Environment Economy