Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2019

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3109 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 S 3109

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 S 3109

Bill S 3109 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill S 3109 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 19, 2019. Bill S 3109's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of December 19, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3109

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3109

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 S 3109

Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2019

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