Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act of 2025
Rep. Castor Introduces Bill to Speed Up Connecting New Power Plants and Batteries to the Electric Grid
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently approved by a subcommittee and is now waiting for the full committee to review it. The bill is actively moving forward.
Legislative Progress
While both parties want to fix the energy grid, this specific bill was introduced by a Democrat in a Republican-led House and currently lacks a Republican partner to help it move forward.
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Personal Impact
By speeding up the connection of new power plants and storage to the grid, this bill could increase electricity supply over time and put downward pressure on electricity prices. The effect would be indirect and gradual, but homeowners across the country could see more reliable power and potentially lower bills as more generation comes online faster.
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Milestones
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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House lawmakers are advancing H.R. 2986, the Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act, as part of a broader package of eight energy bills designed to improve grid reliability and lower household electricity costs by speeding up the connection of new power sources.
Energy Subcommittee Advances Eight Bills to Safeguard American Families From Rising Electricity Costs
The House Energy Subcommittee has forwarded the Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act to the full committee. The bill aims to modernize the interconnection process using automation and updated modeling to ensure new energy generation can come online faster.
House Energy Subcommittee marks up legislation to address interconnection backlogs
During a recent markup, the House Subcommittee on Energy considered H.R. 2986, which seeks to require FERC to implement more effective interconnection procedures for electric generation and storage resources, addressing regional differences and technical challenges.
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Congressional Bill
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Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act of 2025
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