S.3976

Connect the Grid Act of 2026

Introduced·3/3/26

Connect the Grid Act of 2026 aims to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas with neighboring regions and enhance grid reliability.

The Connect the Grid Act of 2026 seeks to interconnect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas with its neighboring regions, including the Southwest Power Pool and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator. It mandates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish a reliability standard requiring minimum total transfer capability between these regions. The Act prioritizes the use of grid-enhancing technologies and considers national interest electric transmission corridors.

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Current
Energy And Natural Resources Committee
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History

Mar 3

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.