SECURE Grid Act

Key Points

• This bill requires states to update their energy security plans to specifically protect local power lines and equipment. It focuses on "local distribution systems," which are the wires and poles that deliver electricity directly to homes and neighborhoods.
• States must now plan for several types of dangers, including physical attacks on equipment, extreme weather, and cyberattacks. It also requires states to check for "supply chain risks," which means making sure the parts used to build the grid are safe and not tampered with.
• The policy aims to make the electricity grid more "resilient." This means if a storm or an attack happens, the local power company should have a better plan to fix the problem and get the lights back on quickly for residents.
• This plan extends the program through the year 2030. While states must submit these security plans to the federal government to remain eligible for certain energy programs, the federal government does not have to formally approve the specific details of each state's plan.

Impact Analysis

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