Load Forecasting Enhancement Act
Rep. Balderson and Rep. Menendez Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Electric Grid Planning
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a growing concern about grid stability, but many energy bills struggle to pass both chambers during a busy session.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Small businesses that rely on affordable, reliable electricity could benefit from improved grid planning. Better demand forecasting means utilities are less likely to build costly infrastructure that gets passed along in commercial electric rates, and less likely to face shortages that disrupt business operations.
“the reliability and resilience of electric service”
Milestones
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.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Load Forecasting Enhancement Act
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