Bill · H.R. 2986· House(119-HR-2986)
Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/24/2025
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Kathy Castor
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act of 2025," directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to create new regulations. The goal is to speed up how electric generation and energy storage projects connect to the transmission system. It requires a rulemaking process to fix current inefficiencies in the interconnection request process. The Commission must address how these projects connect quickly, cost-effectively, and reliably. This includes revising existing procedures for large generator interconnections. The final rule must be completed within 18 months of the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+5
The bill accelerates the process for new generation and energy storage projects to connect to the electric grid.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Energy project developers benefit from faster, more predictable, and more cost-effective interconnection procedures.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates that transmission providers provide sufficient information to help customers understand implemented assumptions and solutions.
The opposite
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?-1
The bill focuses specifically on electric generation and storage rather than public transportation infrastructure.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Faster Interconnection for Energy Projects: The bill requires the Commission to address current inefficiencies so that new generation and energy storage projects can connect to the system more quickly (Section 3(a)(1)).
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Cost-Effective Connections: The rulemaking aims to ensure that new projects can interconnect in a cost-effective manner (Section 3(a)(1)).
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Improved Reliability: The bill directs the Commission to ensure that the interconnection of new projects is reliable (Section 3(a)(1)).
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Better Modeling and Studies: Transmission providers would be required to use modeling assumptions based on actual operating abilities and study requests in a way that matches the risk tolerance of the interconnection customer (Section 3(a)(2)(A)-(B)).
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Efficient Solutions for Network Reliability: The bill encourages selecting cost-effective solutions to address any network reliability needs identified during the study of an interconnection request (Section s3(a)(2)(C)).
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires providing sufficient information so customers understand how assumptions and solutions are implemented, and mandates transparency to ensure timely and cost-conscious construction of network upgrades (Section 3(a)(2)(D)-(F)).
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Modernized Queue Management: The bill encourages the use of advanced computing, automation, and standardized criteria to speed up study results (Section 3(a)(2)(E)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5Improves Public Transit-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 6/24/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 4/24/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois