Federal • US Congress

H.R. 9332: Load Forecasting Enhancement Act

Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH)Introduced

H.R. 9332 status: Introduced.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact

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Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan60%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Improved load forecasting may indirectly support grid reliability, potentially reducing the need for peaker plants.

Risks

  • No direct environmental provisions are included in the bill.

Economy

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Enhanced load forecasting can lead to more efficient energy markets and potentially lower costs for consumers.
  • Improved accuracy in forecasting may support economic development by providing better insights into future energy needs.
  • Standardized best practices could reduce compliance costs for utilities over the long term.

Risks

  • Initial costs for establishing regional boards and implementing new forecasting procedures may be incurred.
  • Potential for increased regulatory burden on utilities to adopt new methodologies.

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Aims to improve the reliability and affordability of electric service for customers.
  • Increased transparency in data and methodologies can empower stakeholders.
  • Focus on best practices may lead to more equitable distribution of energy resources.

Risks

  • The bill does not directly address social equity concerns beyond service affordability and reliability.
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Warning

The bill amends existing law (PURPA and EPCA), and its full impact may depend on how those amendments interact with current regulations.

Limitation

The bill relies on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to determine appropriate regions and best practices.

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

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Upcoming
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