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Energy Market Access: Aggregators Can Now Sell Customer Demand Flexibility.

This law mandates that wholesale electric markets must allow third-party companies (aggregators) to submit bids based on the combined energy-saving capabilities of retail customers. This change aims to increase grid stability and competition, potentially offering consumers new ways to earn incentives or reduce their electricity bills by participating in demand response programs. State prohibitions against this practice are overridden to facilitate broader market participation.
Key points
Aggregators can combine individual customer energy savings (demand flexibility) and sell it into the wholesale power market, overriding conflicting state laws.
This opens up new opportunities for customers of large utilities to participate in programs that reward them for shifting or reducing energy use.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) must establish the specific rules for these new market participants within one year.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3192
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
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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 119_S_3192.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Aggregators can combine individual customer energy savings (demand flexibility) and sell it into the wholesale power market, overriding conflicting state laws.
  • This opens up new opportunities for customers of large utilities to participate in programs that reward them for shifting or reducing energy use.
  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) must establish the specific rules for these new market participants within one year.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

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