The Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy Act of 2026 aims to protect electric grid reliability by preempting state climate mandates.
The Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy Act of 2026 seeks to safeguard the reliability of the electric grid by preempting state climate mandates, including renewable portfolio standards, that could distort energy infrastructure planning, inflate electricity costs, or threaten grid reliability. This Act prohibits states, political subdivisions, or regulatory authorities from enforcing requirements that mandate a specific percentage or quantity of electricity from renewable, zero-emission, or carbon-free sources.
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