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Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act
12/15/2023, 3:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3615
The Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3615, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the resiliency of the electrical grid in areas prone to wildfires.
The bill proposes several measures to achieve this goal. One key provision is the establishment of a grant program to help utilities and other entities invest in grid modernization and wildfire mitigation efforts. This could include upgrading infrastructure, implementing new technologies, and conducting vegetation management to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Additionally, the bill calls for the development of best practices and standards for grid resiliency in wildfire-prone areas. This would help ensure that utilities are taking the necessary steps to protect their infrastructure and prevent wildfires from causing widespread power outages. Overall, the Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act aims to address the growing threat of wildfires to the electrical grid and improve the reliability and safety of power systems in at-risk areas. By investing in grid modernization and implementing best practices, the bill seeks to reduce the impact of wildfires on communities and ensure that power can be restored quickly in the event of a disaster.
The bill proposes several measures to achieve this goal. One key provision is the establishment of a grant program to help utilities and other entities invest in grid modernization and wildfire mitigation efforts. This could include upgrading infrastructure, implementing new technologies, and conducting vegetation management to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Additionally, the bill calls for the development of best practices and standards for grid resiliency in wildfire-prone areas. This would help ensure that utilities are taking the necessary steps to protect their infrastructure and prevent wildfires from causing widespread power outages. Overall, the Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act aims to address the growing threat of wildfires to the electrical grid and improve the reliability and safety of power systems in at-risk areas. By investing in grid modernization and implementing best practices, the bill seeks to reduce the impact of wildfires on communities and ensure that power can be restored quickly in the event of a disaster.
Congressional Summary of HR 3615
Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act
This bill requires the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response of the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a Resilience Accelerator Demonstration Program. Under the program, the office must make awards to DOE's National Laboratories for projects that demonstrate innovative technologies to improve the electric grid's resilience to wildfires, such as technologies for monitoring vegetation management or enhancing the safety of first responders who respond to electric grid emergencies.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3615
Bill HR 3615 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2023. Bill HR 3615 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 23, 2023. Bill HR 3615's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of May 23, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3615
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3615
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3615
Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act
Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act
To direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a demonstration program for projects that improve electric grid resilience with respect to wildfires, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3615
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