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A bill to require Transmission Organizations to allow aggregators of retail customers to submit to organized wholesale electric markets bids that aggregate demand flexibility of customers of certain utilities, and for other purposes.
5/24/2024, 1:02 PM
Summary of Bill S 4411
Bill 118 s 4411, also known as the "Demand Flexibility Act," aims to require Transmission Organizations to permit aggregators of retail customers to participate in organized wholesale electric markets by submitting bids that combine the demand flexibility of customers from specific utilities. This bill seeks to increase competition and efficiency in the electric market by allowing aggregators to offer demand response services that can help balance supply and demand in real-time.
The bill emphasizes the importance of demand flexibility in managing the grid and reducing overall electricity costs. By allowing aggregators to participate in wholesale markets, customers can benefit from more competitive pricing and potentially lower electricity bills. Additionally, this legislation aims to promote the use of renewable energy sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by incentivizing the use of demand response services.
Overall, Bill 118 s 4411 seeks to modernize the electric grid and promote a more flexible and sustainable energy system. It aims to empower customers to actively participate in the energy market and contribute to a more efficient and reliable grid.
The bill emphasizes the importance of demand flexibility in managing the grid and reducing overall electricity costs. By allowing aggregators to participate in wholesale markets, customers can benefit from more competitive pricing and potentially lower electricity bills. Additionally, this legislation aims to promote the use of renewable energy sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by incentivizing the use of demand response services.
Overall, Bill 118 s 4411 seeks to modernize the electric grid and promote a more flexible and sustainable energy system. It aims to empower customers to actively participate in the energy market and contribute to a more efficient and reliable grid.
Current Status of Bill S 4411
Bill S 4411 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2024. Bill S 4411 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 23, 2024. Bill S 4411's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S3886) as of May 23, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4411
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4411
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4411
A bill to require Transmission Organizations to allow aggregators of retail customers to submit to organized wholesale electric markets bids that aggregate demand flexibility of customers of certain utilities, and for other purposes.
A bill to require Transmission Organizations to allow aggregators of retail customers to submit to organized wholesale electric markets bids that aggregate demand flexibility of customers of certain utilities, and for other purposes.
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