Advanced Energy Technologies and Grid Efficiency Act of 2021
Latest action (6 Aug 2021): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 4972, the Advanced Energy Technologies and Grid Efficiency Act of 2021, would direct federal agencies to study and update how the electric grid incorporates newer technologies like energy storage, demand response, distributed solar and wind, and electric vehicle charging. It would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, working with the Department of Energy, to create an "Advanced Energy Technology Research Initiative" and an advisory committee to examine whether current grid modeling, planning, and reliability practices adequately account for these technologies. The Department of Energy would also establish a competitive grant program to fund software upgrades, updated planning tools, cybersecurity improvements, and pilot projects related to advanced energy technology integration. Additionally, the bill calls for studies on the costs and benefits of these technologies, a National Academy of Sciences report on transmission planning and siting, and authorizes $50 million per year from 2022 through 2026 for related grants.
The bill would primarily affect grid operators, electric and gas utilities, state utility commissions, energy cooperatives, municipalities, and state energy offices, which could apply for federal funding or participate in advisory and reporting processes. It could also indirectly affect electricity consumers, since the studies address how technology adoption might influence wholesale and retail electricity rates and grid reliability.
The bill was introduced on August 6, 2021, by Rep. Mike Quigley and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and on Science, Space, and Technology. It did not receive a vote in the 117th Congress and has not become law.
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Official summary
Advanced Energy Technologies and Grid Efficiency Act of 2021
This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy (DOE) to research and report on matters relating to the integration of advanced energy technology (e.g., technology with zero or minimal greenhouse gas emissions) into the electric power grid. In addition, it requires DOE to provide support for such technology through grants or financial assistance agreements as specified by the bill.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4972 do?
- H.R. 4972, the Advanced Energy Technologies and Grid Efficiency Act of 2021, would direct federal agencies to study and update how the electric grid incorporates newer technologies like energy storage, demand response, distributed solar and wind, and electric vehicle charging. It would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, working with the Department of Energy, to create an "Advanced Energy Technology Research Initiative" and an advisory committee to examine whether current grid modeling, planning, and reliability practices adequately account for these technologies. The Department of Energy would also establish a competitive grant program to fund software upgrades, updated planning tools, cybersecurity improvements, and pilot projects related to advanced energy technology integration. Additionally, the bill calls for studies on the costs and benefits of these technologies, a National Academy of Sciences report on transmission planning and siting, and authorizes $50 million per year from 2022 through 2026 for related grants. The bill would primarily affect grid operators, electric and gas utilities, state utility commissions, energy cooperatives, municipalities, and state energy offices, which could apply for federal funding or participate in advisory and reporting processes. It could also indirectly affect electricity consumers, since the studies address how technology adoption might influence wholesale and retail electricity rates and grid reliability. The bill was introduced on August 6, 2021, by Rep. Mike Quigley and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and on Science, Space, and Technology. It did not receive a vote in the 117th Congress and has not become law.
- Has H.R. 4972 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Aug 2021, H.R. 4972 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4972?
- H.R. 4972 was sponsored by Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL5] (Democrat-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4972?
- Introduced (6 Aug 2021).
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