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Load Forecasting Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressHR-9332| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
Troy Balderson

Troy Balderson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (5)
Robert Menendez (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Load Forecasting Enhancement Act" mandates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish regional joint boards within 90 days of enactment. These boards will be tasked with studying and identifying best practices for electric load forecasting across the United States, ensuring every state is included in a region. Each board will comprise representatives from state commissions within its region and a FERC member who will serve as chair. The joint boards' duties include examining various issues related to load forecasting, such as its effects on affordability and reliability of electric service, data collection and modeling methods, transparency, stakeholder engagement, and the impact of economic development. They will also evaluate requests from large industrial or commercial facilities. After identifying best practices, the boards will report their findings to FERC, which must then publish and submit a report to Congress within one year, including recommendations for consistent implementation of these practices by electric utilities nationwide. Furthermore, the bill amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) by adding a new standard requiring electric load forecasting procedures to incorporate FERC's recommendations. State regulatory authorities are mandated to consider and make determinations regarding this new standard within two years, though non-regulated electric utilities are exempt. The legislation also updates the Energy Policy and Conservation Act , requiring State Energy Conservation Plans to include procedures and programs aimed at improving the accuracy, oversight, and transparency of electric load forecasting by electric utilities.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • July 20, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.


  • July 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Energy

Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operations

Load Forecasting Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressHR-9332| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
The "Load Forecasting Enhancement Act" mandates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish regional joint boards within 90 days of enactment. These boards will be tasked with studying and identifying best practices for electric load forecasting across the United States, ensuring every state is included in a region. Each board will comprise representatives from state commissions within its region and a FERC member who will serve as chair. The joint boards' duties include examining various issues related to load forecasting, such as its effects on affordability and reliability of electric service, data collection and modeling methods, transparency, stakeholder engagement, and the impact of economic development. They will also evaluate requests from large industrial or commercial facilities. After identifying best practices, the boards will report their findings to FERC, which must then publish and submit a report to Congress within one year, including recommendations for consistent implementation of these practices by electric utilities nationwide. Furthermore, the bill amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) by adding a new standard requiring electric load forecasting procedures to incorporate FERC's recommendations. State regulatory authorities are mandated to consider and make determinations regarding this new standard within two years, though non-regulated electric utilities are exempt. The legislation also updates the Energy Policy and Conservation Act , requiring State Energy Conservation Plans to include procedures and programs aimed at improving the accuracy, oversight, and transparency of electric load forecasting by electric utilities.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • July 20, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.


  • July 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Troy Balderson

Troy Balderson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (5)
Robert Menendez (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operations