Enacts the "grid resiliency act"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Gallivan and 3 co-sponsors

Enacts the Grid Resiliency Act to boost electricity-grid reliability and resilience, shaping funding, programs, and oversight that affect utilities, regulators, and consumers.

REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE

Summary: S 5436 – Enacts the "Grid Resiliency Act"

Overview

Bill Number: S 5436

Title: Enacts the "grid resiliency act"

Status: REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE (as of February 21, 2025)

Introduced: February 21, 2025

Classification: bill

Primary Sponsor: Joseph A. Griffo

Cosponsors: Patrick M. Gallivan, Dan Stec, Peter Oberacker

Related Bills: S 9895 (prior-session)

Purpose and Intent

The bill’s title indicates it would enact the Grid Resiliency Act, aimed at enhancing the reliability and resilience of the electricity grid. The exact objectives, programs, and authorities are not provided in the available information. As introduced, the bill reflects a focus on grid resilience and related infrastructure or policy measures, but the specific mechanisms and requirements would be defined in the full bill text.

Key Provisions (Availability Not Provided)

The full text with substantive provisions is not included here. Typically, a “Grid Resiliency Act” might address areas such as:

Creation or expansion of state programs to upgrade grid infrastructure or incentivize reliability improvements
Fund sources and financing mechanisms (grants, bonds, ratepayer-supported funding, or state appropriations)
Roles for state agencies, utilities, and regulatory bodies
Performance metrics, reporting, and accountability requirements
Provisions for disaster preparedness, outage mitigation, and rapid restoration

Specifics such as eligibility criteria, funding levels, governance structure, and timelines would be defined in the bill’s text and accompanying fiscal notes.

Potential Impact

Fiscal/Budget: As referred to the Budget and Revenue committee, the bill is likely to undergo fiscal analysis to assess costs, funding sources, and potential impacts on state expenditures or revenue.

Utilities and Consumers: Could affect utility planning, investment in grid modernization, and possibly ratepayer programs depending on funding mechanisms and program scope.

Government Agencies: May establish new programs or empower existing agencies to manage resilience initiatives, reporting, and oversight.

Local Governments: Possible eligibility for state grants or participation in resilience projects.

Affected Parties

Electric utilities and transmission operators

State energy agencies and regulatory bodies

Electric customers/consumers

Local and regional authorities involved in infrastructure resilience

Procedural Timeline and Next Steps

Introduced and first referred on February 21, 2025 to the Budget and Revenue committee.

Next steps typically include committee hearings, allocation of fiscal impact by the Department of Budget and Economic Development (or equivalent budget/revenue staff), potential amendments, and floor consideration in the chamber.

For the most current status and to review the full text, fiscal note, and amendments, consult the official state legislature website or the sponsor’s office.

Notes

This summary reflects information provided here. The actual bill text will define the precise policy design, funding, and implementation details. Consider reviewing the full bill and associated fiscal analyses when they become available.