Contact Congress about S. 1327: Advancing GETs Act of 2025

Companies could get paid for adding technology that helps power lines move electricity better. FERC would set the reward, and grid operators would have to report costly congestion each year.

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Advancing GETs Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held.

Latest action on S. 1327: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects companies that own, operate, build, or pay for electric transmission projects. It could also matter for utilities and developers that want to use grid-enhancing technologies but need clearer rules or technical help. Electric customers could be affected if the technologies lower grid costs, but the bill does not say how much bills would change.

Why this matters: The bill matters because the power grid often gets crowded before new power lines can be built. These technologies could help use existing lines better and reduce costly congestion. More public data could also show where the grid has the biggest problems. The tradeoff is that companies would receive part of the savings, and FERC would need to protect customers from paying too much.

Key provisions in S. 1327

• FERC must create the reward rule within 18 months. The rule would cover investments in grid-enhancing technology, meaning tools that help power lines work better.
• The reward must use one national savings rate between 10% and 25%. The money goes to the entity that paid to install the technology.
• The reward would be paid over three years. It could apply to new or existing transmission facilities, but only for technology installed after the bill becomes law.
• A project qualifies only if FERC finds strong expected savings. Its three-year savings must be at least four times the full project cost, including permits, installation, and equipment.
• FERC must add protections for electric customers. Those protections must relate to the shared savings reward.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1327

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Questions people ask about S. 1327

What is S. 1327?

Companies could get paid for adding technology that helps power lines move electricity better. FERC would set the reward, and grid operators would have to report costly congestion each year.

How do I support or oppose S. 1327?

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Who should I contact about S. 1327?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 1327 before I act?

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