119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 29, 2026
S. 5159In CommitteeEnergy
STRONG GRID Act of 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter (D-VT)Introduced Jul 29, 2026
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In plain English
The STRONG GRID Act, sponsored by Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), requires federal energy agencies to evaluate how microgrids can be connected to the broader power grid and what benefits they provide. The bill establishes state energy programs and provides federal funding for states to help communities and businesses build microgrids, while also offering technical assistance to utilities and state regulators on microgrid integration. The legislation creates a pilot program to demonstrate new microgrid technologies and approaches.
What’s in the bill (5 sections)
- Sec. 2. Consideration of interconnection of microgrids and the benefits
- Sec. 3. State energy programs
- Sec. 4. State-administered assistance for microgrids
- Sec. 5. Technical assistance for utilities, utility regulators, and
- Sec. 6. Pilot program for demonstration of innovative microgrid
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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