HR 6177119th CongressIn Committee

Grid Research and Development Act

Introduced: Nov 20, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-Illinois)

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Grid Research and Development Act modernizes and standardizes data reporting requirements for electric utilities and transmission organizations to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). It mandates comprehensive reporting on transmission projects, costs, interconnection queues, and system performance through machine-readable formats and establishes a centralized public data repository. The legislation also directs the Department of Energy to conduct research on transmission costs, interconnection efficiency, and grid modernization opportunities.

Key Points

1Requires standardized, machine-readable reporting of transmission project data, costs, and interconnection information
2Establishes a centralized, searchable public data repository for energy information
3Mandates quarterly reporting on interconnection queues and study models
4Directs research on transmission cost drivers, ratepayer impacts, and grid efficiency improvements
5Requires FERC to review and update historical Form No. 1 filings for completeness

Impact Areas

Electric utilities and transmission operatorsFederal Energy Regulatory CommissionEnergy Information AdministrationTransmission planning and developmentRatepayer transparency and costs

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