S-2380 : Still Just a Bill

Next Generation Electric Systems Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a grant program for eligible partnerships to develop and implement projects to modernize the electric grid, including (1) projects to improve observability, stability, advanced controls, and prediction of system performance on the distribution system; and (2) projects relating to transmission system interconnections.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-31IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2019-07-31IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
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Policy Area :

Energy
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  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Computers and information technology
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Higher education
  • Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
  • Lighting, heating, cooling
  • Public utilities and utility rates
  • Right of privacy
  • Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

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