21st Century Power Grid Act

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:14Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5527 21st Century Power Grid Act 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 5527

21st Century Power Grid Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program to provide financial assistance for projects designed to improve the resiliency, performance, or efficiency of the electric grid, while ensuring the provision of safe, secure, reliable, and affordable power.

The projects must demonstrate (1) secure integration and management of energy resources, or (2) secure integration and interoperability of communications and information technologies related to the electric grid.

Each project must include the development of a cybersecurity plan and a privacy effects analysis that evaluates the project in accordance with DOE's Voluntary Code of Conduct, commonly known as the DataGuard Energy Data Privacy Program.

The projects may be designed to deploy a new product or technology that could be used by customers of an electric utility.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5527

Bill HR 5527 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5527 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5527's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . as of January 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5527

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5527

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Computer security and identity theft

- Computers and information technology

- Electric power generation and transmission

- Energy efficiency and conservation

- Right of privacy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5527

21st Century Power Grid Act

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide financial assistance for projects relating to the modernization of the electric grid, and for other purposes.

21st Century Power Grid Act