Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act of 2026
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Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10579, the Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act of 2026, aims to modify the Federal Power Act. It would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish rules for how large electricity consumers, defined as facilities with peak demand exceeding 50 megawatts, connect to the national transmission system. This includes setting procedures for interconnection studies, assigning costs for necessary network upgrades directly to these large load facilities, and requiring them to demonstrate capabilities like demand flexibility.
The bill affects entities operating large load facilities, such as data centers, and impacts how they interconnect with the electricity grid. It also addresses issues related to the increasing demand on the grid from these facilities and other sources like electrification and manufacturing growth. Congress's stated intent is to ensure that such growth is compatible with energy security and affordability.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology. These committees will consider the bill and then it may proceed through the legislative process, which could include further committee review, votes, and potential consideration by the full House and then the Senate.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10579 do?
- H.R. 10579, the Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act of 2026, aims to modify the Federal Power Act. It would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish rules for how large electricity consumers, defined as facilities with peak demand exceeding 50 megawatts, connect to the national transmission system. This includes setting procedures for interconnection studies, assigning costs for necessary network upgrades directly to these large load facilities, and requiring them to demonstrate capabilities like demand flexibility. The bill affects entities operating large load facilities, such as data centers, and impacts how they interconnect with the electricity grid. It also addresses issues related to the increasing demand on the grid from these facilities and other sources like electrification and manufacturing growth. Congress's stated intent is to ensure that such growth is compatible with energy security and affordability. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology. These committees will consider the bill and then it may proceed through the legislative process, which could include further committee review, votes, and potential consideration by the full House and then the Senate.
- Has H.R. 10579 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10579. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10579?
- H.R. 10579 was sponsored by Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10579?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (24 Sep 2026).
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