Federal SB4166 mandates States to enhance local distribution systems' security in their energy plans.

Federal SB4166, the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act, amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require States to include physical security, cybersecurity, and resilience of local distribution systems in their energy security plans. The bill also mandates the Comptroller General to report on the efficacy of these plans by September 30, 2030. It defines local distribution systems as energy infrastructure at 100 kilovolts or less, owned and operated by electric utilities.

Federal SB4166 mandates States to enhance local distribution systems' security in their energy plans.

Federal SB4166, the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act, amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require States to include physical security, cybersecurity, and resilience of local distribution systems in their energy security plans. The bill also mandates the Comptroller General to report on the efficacy of these plans by September 30, 2030. It defines local distribution systems as energy infrastructure at 100 kilovolts or less, owned and operated by electric utilities.