REDUCE Act
Sen. Durbin Introduces REDUCE Act to Open Power Markets to Small Energy Savers
The REDUCE Act is currently being reviewed by a Senate subcommittee. It recently had a hearing and is still moving through the early stages of the legislative process. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill aims to improve grid reliability, it faces a tough path because it takes power away from state regulators who currently decide how their local energy markets work.
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Personal Impact
Renters served by large utilities could also participate in demand flexibility programs through smart appliances or connected devices, potentially earning credits or seeing lower bills. However, renters often have less control over home energy systems (like thermostats or water heaters) compared to homeowners, which may limit their ability to take full advantage.
Milestones
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S8207)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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.
Related News
3 articlesHouse Democrats to unveil sweeping clean energy bill
House Democrats plan to introduce the 'Energy Bills Relief Act,' a sweeping package led by Reps. Sean Casten and Mike Levin. The bill incorporates the REDUCE Act, which aims to lower costs and increase grid reliability by allowing small users to sell saved power back to the national grid.
Energy Bills Relief Act Would Lower Household Energy Costs, Expand Clean Energy Access
Legislation introduced by Reps. Casten and Levin seeks to accelerate investments in a more reliable electric grid. The package includes the REDUCE Act, which modernizes energy infrastructure by allowing third-party companies to help customers save and sell energy during peak demand.
Democrats propose 'roadmap' to lower energy bills amid rising prices
Reps. Sean Casten and Mike Levin released the 'Energy Bills Relief Act' as a response to soaring electricity rates. The legislation includes provisions from the REDUCE Act to empower small energy users to participate in wholesale markets, bypassing state-level prohibitions on demand response.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
REDUCE Act
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