S.1327 - Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2025; Advancing GETs Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
S.1327, the Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) Act of 2025, aims to incentivize the development and deployment of technologies that improve the capacity, efficiency, and reliability of the U.S. electric grid. It directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish a shared savings incentive, returning a portion of the savings generated by GETs investments to the developers. The bill also mandates increased reporting on congestion costs and the creation of an application guide for GETs implementation.
Expected Effects
The Act is likely to stimulate investment in grid-enhancing technologies by reducing financial risks for developers. This could lead to a more resilient and efficient electric grid, potentially lowering energy costs and improving grid reliability. Increased data transparency on grid congestion is also expected.
Potential Benefits
- Increased investment in grid-enhancing technologies.
- Improved grid reliability and resilience.
- Potential reduction in energy costs for consumers.
- Enhanced data transparency regarding grid congestion.
- Support for innovation in energy infrastructure.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased costs to consumers if savings are not effectively passed through.
- Complexity in determining and quantifying savings attributable to GETs.
- Risk of regulatory capture, where incentives primarily benefit developers.
- Potential delays in implementation due to rulemaking processes.
- The sunset clause could lead to uncertainty for long-term investments.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill falls under Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce, as outlined in Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (the Commerce Clause), since the electric grid is a network that transmits energy across state lines. The bill also tasks the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) with implementing the shared savings incentive, which is consistent with the delegation of regulatory authority to administrative agencies. The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).