Bills · S 1566
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1566Energy
Preventing Power Outages Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the problem of power outages, which can be incredibly disruptive and costly, affecting homes, businesses, and public safety. If this bill becomes law, it means that a federal program designed to strengthen the electric grid will continue for several more years, helping to prevent future blackouts caused by aging infrastructure, severe weather, or other events. It also ensures that the communities most impacted by unreliable power will be prioritized for funding, meaning improvements will be directed where they are arguably needed most.
Without this bill, the existing grid improvement program would likely expire in 2026, potentially leaving many communities without dedicated funding to enhance their power infrastructure. The current way of measuring reliability might not fully capture the extent of outage problems, and funding might not be as directly targeted to the least reliable areas. By extending the program and directing funds towards areas with a history of outages, the bill aims to create a more robust and equitable electricity system, directly improving the daily lives and economic stability of millions of Americans.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the electric grid improvement program established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act from 2027 through 2031.
This ensures continued federal support for projects aimed at preventing power outages and making the electric grid more resilient for several more years.
PROVISION 02
Requires all power outages lasting longer than 5 minutes, including those during major weather events, to be included when calculating grid reliability scores (CAIDI, SAIDI, SAIFI).
This provides a more comprehensive and accurate picture of actual grid performance and outage frequency/duration, preventing underreporting.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes grant funding for utility companies, states, or Indian Tribes that have experienced lower electric grid reliability (more frequent or longer outages) over the previous five years.
This directs resources to areas most in need of grid improvements, aiming to reduce outages where they are most prevalent.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that grant providers cannot require applications to address multiple types of grid improvement activities, nor can they favor applications for doing so.
This allows grant applicants to focus on specific, targeted improvements without needing to encompass a broad range of unrelated projects.
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2 EVENTSMAY 1
Introduced in Senate
MAY 1
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1566
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 1, 2025
Last actionMay 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 1, 2025
Senate BillS 1566Energy
Preventing Power Outages Act
INTRODUCED MAY 1, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 1, 2025
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READING
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