POWER Up Act

This bill amends the Federal Power Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authority over connecting large electricity users directly to interstate transmission lines. A "large load facility" is defined as a facility, or a group of commonly owned facilities at one site or adjoining sites, expected to use 100 megawatts or more at peak, and FERC may adjust this threshold by rule. These connections would be treated as part of open access transmission service. FERC would have to issue a final rule within 18 months setting standard connection procedures and agreements, including for sites that combine large loads with power generation. The bill states that it does not change state or local authority over facility siting and permitting, retail electric rates, local distribution, or power generation.

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Sponsors

• Cynthia M. Lummis Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors