GRID Savings Act of 2026
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Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
What this bill does
This bill, known as the GRID Savings Act of 2026, would amend the Federal Power Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) clearer authority over how large new or expanded electricity users connect to the national power grid. It defines a "covered large load" as a non-residential electricity user, or group of users, with a peak demand of at least 150 megawatts.
The bill proposes that FERC establish rules for how these large loads can interconnect with the transmission system. These rules would cover the study process for interconnection requests, how costs for new or upgraded transmission facilities are classified and allocated, and requirements for payment and financial security to protect against potential defaults. It also outlines provisions for transparency regarding costs and alternatives.
The bill was introduced in the Senate and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. If passed by Congress and signed by the President, it would require FERC to issue final rules on large load interconnection within one year.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does S. 5199 do?
- This bill, known as the GRID Savings Act of 2026, would amend the Federal Power Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) clearer authority over how large new or expanded electricity users connect to the national power grid. It defines a "covered large load" as a non-residential electricity user, or group of users, with a peak demand of at least 150 megawatts. The bill proposes that FERC establish rules for how these large loads can interconnect with the transmission system. These rules would cover the study process for interconnection requests, how costs for new or upgraded transmission facilities are classified and allocated, and requirements for payment and financial security to protect against potential defaults. It also outlines provisions for transparency regarding costs and alternatives. The bill was introduced in the Senate and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. If passed by Congress and signed by the President, it would require FERC to issue final rules on large load interconnection within one year.
- Has S. 5199 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5199. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5199?
- S. 5199 was sponsored by Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5199?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (30 Jul 2026).
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