Federal • US Congress

H.R. 9335: Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act

Rep. Craig Goldman (R-TX)Introduced

H.R. 9335 status: Introduced.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact

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Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Establishes best practices for wildfire mitigation by electric utilities.
  • Exempts funding for advanced transmission technology from NEPA review.

Risks

  • Exemption from NEPA review could lead to unexamined environmental impacts.

Economy

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Directs Secretary of Energy to establish a clearinghouse for advanced transmission technology.
  • Provides technical assistance to utilities for accessing financial aid for advanced transmission.
  • Facilitates deployment of advanced transmission technology through state energy conservation plans.
  • Aims to reduce electricity transmission rates by improving efficiency.

Risks

  • Does not mandate the use of advanced transmission technology.

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Aims to improve the reliability and efficiency of the electric grid.
  • Provides technical assistance to state regulatory authorities for developing regulatory frameworks.

Risks

  • Does not guarantee lower rates for ratepayers.
  • Potential for environmental impacts due to NEPA exemption.
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Warning

The exemption from NEPA review for funding advanced transmission technology could lead to unforeseen environmental consequences.

Limitation

The bill does not mandate the adoption of advanced transmission technologies or wildfire mitigation practices.

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Upcoming
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Floor

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