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Making Imperiled Communities Resistant to Outages with Generation that is Resilient, Islandable, and Distributed Extension Act

12/15/2023, 4:02 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5807

Bill 118 hr 5807, also known as the Making Imperiled Communities Resistant to Outages with Generation that is Resilient, Islandable, and Distributed Extension Act, aims to improve the resilience of communities facing power outages by promoting the use of distributed energy resources.

The bill focuses on encouraging the development and deployment of resilient, islandable, and distributed energy generation systems. These systems are designed to provide power to communities even during times of grid outages or disruptions. By promoting the use of these technologies, the bill seeks to enhance the reliability and stability of the energy grid, particularly in areas that are prone to natural disasters or other emergencies.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for funding research and development of new technologies, as well as providing grants and incentives for the installation of resilient energy systems in vulnerable communities. By investing in these technologies, the bill aims to reduce the impact of power outages on residents and businesses, ultimately improving the overall resilience of the nation's energy infrastructure. Overall, Bill 118 hr 5807 seeks to address the challenges faced by communities at risk of power outages by promoting the use of innovative energy generation technologies. By supporting the development of resilient, islandable, and distributed energy systems, the bill aims to enhance the reliability and stability of the energy grid, ultimately benefiting communities across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 5807

Making Imperiled Communities Resistant to Outages with Generation that is Resilient, Islandable, and Distributed Extension Act or the MICROGRID Extension Act

This bill extends the energy investment tax credit for microgrid controllers for eight years. 

Under current law, an energy investment tax credit of up to 30% of the cost of a microgrid controller is available provided construction of the microgrid controller begins on or before December 31, 2024. This bill extends the energy investment tax credit to include microgrid controllers where construction begins on or before December 31, 3032.

Current Status of Bill HR 5807

Bill HR 5807 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill HR 5807 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 28, 2023.  Bill HR 5807's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5807

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5807

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

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