Advanced Energy Technologies and Grid Efficiency Act of 2020
Latest action (29 Sep 2020): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 8432, the Advanced Energy Technologies and Grid Efficiency Act of 2020, would direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in coordination with the Department of Energy, to create an Advanced Energy Technology Research Initiative and a related advisory committee to study whether current power-grid modeling, planning, and reliability practices adequately account for technologies such as energy storage, distributed solar and wind, demand response, and electric vehicles. The Department of Energy would also establish a competitive grant program to fund software upgrades, modeling improvements, cybersecurity enhancements, and resilience projects related to these technologies. The bill further requires studies on the costs and benefits of updating grid planning and market rules, a National Academy of Sciences report on transmission planning and siting, and periodic reports to Congress.
The bill primarily affects grid operators, electric and gas utilities, state utility commissions, energy cooperatives, municipalities, and state energy offices, which could apply for federal grants or participate in advisory and research processes. It also affects FERC and DOE, which would gain new administrative and reporting duties, and would authorize $50 million per year from fiscal year 2021 through 2025 for related grant programs.
The bill was introduced in the House on September 29, 2020, by Rep. Mike Quigley and referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and on Science, Space, and Technology. It did not receive a vote and did not become law in that session of Congress.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Advanced Energy Technologies and Grid Efficiency Act of 2020
This bill addresses advanced energy technology implementation, including by requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to coordinate with the Department of Energy to establish the Advanced Energy Technology Research Initiative to research and provide recommendations on how to improve the modeling, operational, and planning practices used for the bulk electric system.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8432 do?
- H.R. 8432, the Advanced Energy Technologies and Grid Efficiency Act of 2020, would direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in coordination with the Department of Energy, to create an Advanced Energy Technology Research Initiative and a related advisory committee to study whether current power-grid modeling, planning, and reliability practices adequately account for technologies such as energy storage, distributed solar and wind, demand response, and electric vehicles. The Department of Energy would also establish a competitive grant program to fund software upgrades, modeling improvements, cybersecurity enhancements, and resilience projects related to these technologies. The bill further requires studies on the costs and benefits of updating grid planning and market rules, a National Academy of Sciences report on transmission planning and siting, and periodic reports to Congress. The bill primarily affects grid operators, electric and gas utilities, state utility commissions, energy cooperatives, municipalities, and state energy offices, which could apply for federal grants or participate in advisory and research processes. It also affects FERC and DOE, which would gain new administrative and reporting duties, and would authorize $50 million per year from fiscal year 2021 through 2025 for related grant programs. The bill was introduced in the House on September 29, 2020, by Rep. Mike Quigley and referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and on Science, Space, and Technology. It did not receive a vote and did not become law in that session of Congress.
- Has H.R. 8432 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Sep 2020, H.R. 8432 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8432?
- H.R. 8432 was sponsored by Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL5] (Democrat-IL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8432?
- Introduced (29 Sep 2020).
Related bills in Energy
MORE American Fuel Act of 2026
Ratepayer Protection Act
High-Capacity Grid Act
Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act
Bill100 mirrors the public U.S. legislative record from Congress.gov and GovTrack and adds plain-English AI summaries. It is an information tool, not legal, compliance or lobbying advice, and it is not affiliated with the U.S. Congress or any government agency. AI summaries can simplify or omit detail — every bill links to the official source; verify there before you rely on it.