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POWER ON Act

USA117th CongressHR-1514| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2021
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Prevent Outages With Energy Resilient Options Nationwide Act or the POWER ON Act This bill revises requirements governing the designation of a national interest electric transmission corridor. Currently, the Department of Energy (DOE) may designate any geographic area experiencing electric energy transmission capacity constraints or congestion that adversely affects consumers. The bill expands the list of considerations DOE may use to select and designate a corridor. Specifically, DOE may consider whether the designation would (1) enhance the ability of facilities that generate or transmit renewable energy, low-emission energy, or emission-free energy to connect to the electric grid; (2) promote electrification of other sectors, including the transportation sector; or (3) facilitate other public policies to decarbonize the grid. DOE may also consider whether the designation maximizes existing rights-of-way, avoids sensitive environmental areas and cultural heritage sites, and would lower the cost of electricity for consumers. The bill also revises the authority (i.e., backstop authority) of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a permit for interstate transmission projects in such corridors when states and local governments fail to do so, including by specifying the timing for when FERC may issue such permits. In addition, the bill requires permit holders to make good faith efforts to engage landowners and other stakeholders early before exercising the right of eminent domain to purchase property needed to complete permit projects. Finally, the bill requires DOE to provide technical assistance to regional transmission siting agencies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8332
POWER Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6685
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5225
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2070
POWER Act
Mar 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 3, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Nov 18, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3265
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8332
    POWER Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6685
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5225
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2070
    POWER Act


  • March 2, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 3, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • November 18, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3265
    Introduced in Senate

Energy

Building constructionElectric power generation and transmissionIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrations

POWER ON Act

USA117th CongressHR-1514| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2021
Prevent Outages With Energy Resilient Options Nationwide Act or the POWER ON Act This bill revises requirements governing the designation of a national interest electric transmission corridor. Currently, the Department of Energy (DOE) may designate any geographic area experiencing electric energy transmission capacity constraints or congestion that adversely affects consumers. The bill expands the list of considerations DOE may use to select and designate a corridor. Specifically, DOE may consider whether the designation would (1) enhance the ability of facilities that generate or transmit renewable energy, low-emission energy, or emission-free energy to connect to the electric grid; (2) promote electrification of other sectors, including the transportation sector; or (3) facilitate other public policies to decarbonize the grid. DOE may also consider whether the designation maximizes existing rights-of-way, avoids sensitive environmental areas and cultural heritage sites, and would lower the cost of electricity for consumers. The bill also revises the authority (i.e., backstop authority) of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a permit for interstate transmission projects in such corridors when states and local governments fail to do so, including by specifying the timing for when FERC may issue such permits. In addition, the bill requires permit holders to make good faith efforts to engage landowners and other stakeholders early before exercising the right of eminent domain to purchase property needed to complete permit projects. Finally, the bill requires DOE to provide technical assistance to regional transmission siting agencies.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8332
POWER Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6685
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5225
POWER Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2070
POWER Act
Mar 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 3, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Nov 18, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3265
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8332
    POWER Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6685
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5225
    POWER Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2070
    POWER Act


  • March 2, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 3, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • November 18, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3265
    Introduced in Senate
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building constructionElectric power generation and transmissionIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrations