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S. 465

GRID Power Act

📅 Sep 30, 2026
Summary:
• Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to initiate a rulemaking within 90 days to reform interconnection queue processes for prioritizing dispatchable power projects that improve grid reliability and resource adequacy
• Authorizes transmission providers to submit proposals to adjust their interconnection queues by giving higher positions to new dispatchable power projects that enhance grid reliability and resource adequacy
• Establishes a 60-day deadline for the Commission to approve or deny transmission provider proposals and a 180-day deadline for promulgating final regulations
Additional Details:
• Requires transmission providers to demonstrate need for prioritization and describe how prioritization will improve grid reliability or resilience, plus provide public comment processes before submitting proposals
• Mandates regular reporting by transmission providers to the Commission on grid reliability and resilience status, including actions taken under this Act
• Establishes periodic review requirements for the Commission to review and update regulations at least once every 5 years to address evolving grid reliability and resilience challenges
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