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US SB3034
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to conduct annual long-term assessments of the bulk-power system's ability to supply sufficient electricity, analyzing generation resource mix, transmission development, demand trends, and risks of supply shortfalls under normal and extreme weather conditions
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Requires the ERO to publicly notify FERC when the bulk-power system is in a "state of generation inadequacy" due to insufficient generation resources to maintain adequate reliability
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Mandates FERC to notify the Department of Energy, EPA, and other relevant Cabinet-level agencies when generation inadequacy is declared, triggering a review process for regulations affecting power generation
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Requires federal agencies to submit any proposed or pending regulations affecting generation resources to FERC for review and comment, with FERC providing recommendations to prevent significant negative impacts on grid reliability
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Prohibits federal agencies from finalizing covered regulations until they respond in writing to FERC's comments and FERC determines the regulation will not significantly harm the bulk-power system's ability to maintain adequate reliability
Legislative Description
Reliable Power Act
Energy
Last Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held.
4/15/2026