Bills Introduced in Congress to Speed up Queues for Dispatchable Power Plants

James Downing | Source: RTO Insider | Posted 02/10/2025

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The Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable (GRID) Power Act would allow certain projects, at the request of grid operators, to bypass overwhelmed queues. It would require FERC to craft rules to that effect for transmission providers to set up a special queue for such projects needed for reliability.

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On February 6, Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) introduced the GRID Power Act, aimed at expediting the interconnection queues for dispatchable generation projects. This legislation, supported by Senators John Hoeven and Todd Young, would allow certain projects to bypass congested queues at the request of grid operators, requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish rules for a special queue dedicated to reliability projects. Grid operators must demonstrate a reliability need and engage in public comment before proposals are submitted to FERC for approval.

The bill addresses the growing backlog in the interconnection process, which has been criticized for delaying essential power projects. The Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) supports the legislation, emphasizing the need for efficient interconnection to facilitate investment in dispatchable generation, particularly as demand for electricity surges due to factors like increased data center activity. The proposed changes aim to enhance grid reliability and promote economic growth by streamlining the approval process for critical energy projects.

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