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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
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (2)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Feb 15, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • February 15, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3290: To require the Secretary of Energy to initiate the development of voluntary model pathways for modernizing the electric grid, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1460: A bill to provide for the modernization of the energy and natural resources policies of the United States, and for other purposes.
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

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.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • February 15, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (2)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3290: To require the Secretary of Energy to initiate the development of voluntary model pathways for modernizing the electric grid, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1460: A bill to provide for the modernization of the energy and natural resources policies of the United States, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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