Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2019

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Explore the details of House Bill 5511 Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5511

Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to initiate a rulemaking to consider (1) the effectiveness of existing planning processes for identifying transmission projects across regions that provide economic, reliability, operational, and public policy benefits, taking into consideration the public interest, the integrity of markets, and the protection of consumers; (2) changes to such processes to ensure that efficient, cost-effective, and broadly beneficial transmission solutions are selected for construction; and (3) cost allocation methodologies that reflect the multiple benefits provided by interregional solutions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5511

Bill HR 5511 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5511 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5511's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. as of December 20, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5511

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5511

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Consumer affairs

- Electric power generation and transmission

- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

- Regional and metropolitan planning

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5511

Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2019

To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to initiate a rulemaking to reform the interregional transmission planning process, and for other purposes.

Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2019