Grid Modernization Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a program to modernize the electric grid, including by (1) developing standards to compare the storage capacity, cycle length, capabilities, and reliability of different types of electricity storage; (2) promoting the development of micro-grid systems; (3) facilitating a collaborative process to develop model grid architecture; and (4) ensuring a reliable, resilient, affordable, safe, and secure electric grid. (A micro-grid system means a stand-alone electrical system that uses grid-scale energy storage.) DOE must also establish a grant program to carry out projects related to the modernization of the electric grid, including the application of technologies to improve observability, advanced controls, and prediction of system performance on the distribution system.
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A bill to provide for the modernization of the electric grid, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressS-2445| Senate
| Updated: 2/15/2018
Grid Modernization Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a program to modernize the electric grid, including by (1) developing standards to compare the storage capacity, cycle length, capabilities, and reliability of different types of electricity storage; (2) promoting the development of micro-grid systems; (3) facilitating a collaborative process to develop model grid architecture; and (4) ensuring a reliable, resilient, affordable, safe, and secure electric grid. (A micro-grid system means a stand-alone electrical system that uses grid-scale energy storage.) DOE must also establish a grant program to carry out projects related to the modernization of the electric grid, including the application of technologies to improve observability, advanced controls, and prediction of system performance on the distribution system.
Alternative and renewable resourcesAtmospheric science and weatherComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesHigher educationHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesInfrastructure developmentLighting, heating, coolingMaterialsPerformance measurementPublic-private cooperationPublic utilities and utility ratesRegional and metropolitan planningResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentSmall townsState and local government operationsTransportation costs