Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act
Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act: Testing New Tech to Protect the Power Grid
The Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, but the bill remains active.
Legislative Progress
This bill was introduced by a member of the minority party and has not yet gained bipartisan support or moved past the committee stage.
Key Points
- This bill creates a new program called the Resilience Accelerator Demonstration Program. The Department of Energy would give money to National Laboratories to test new ways to keep the electric grid working during and after wildfires.
- The program focuses on two main areas. First, it looks for better ways to monitor trees and plants near power lines to prevent fires. Second, it tests technology to keep firefighters and other first responders safe when they deal with power line emergencies.
- The bill asks for $10 million each year from 2026 through 2029. This money will help scientists at National Laboratories turn new ideas into real world tools that utility companies can use to stop power outages caused by fires.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act
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