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H.R. 3628 (119th): State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act

State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act This bill requires certain state authorities that regulate electric utilities to consider the establishment of measures regarding the reliable availability of electricity over specified time periods. These requirements would apply to electric utilities that use integrated resource plans—plans that project future electricity use to ensure resource adequacy, as opposed to utilities that rely on capacity markets, which use price trends for resource planning. Specifically, the state authorities must consider requiring the integrated resource plans of electric utilities to include measures to ensure the reliable availability of electric energy over a 10-year period to maintain the operation of reliable generation facilities or the procurement of electric energy from reliable generation facilities. The bill defines reliable generation facilities as facilities that enable the generation of electric energy on a continuous basis over a period of not fewer than 30 days; have adequate fuel or a continuously available energy source on-site to enable the continuous generation of electric energy for at least 30 days, or have contractual obligations that achieve the same; have operational characteristics to enable the generation of electric energy during emergency and severe weather conditions; and provide services such as frequency support and voltage support.

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The bill directs state authorities that regulate electric utilities to consider requiring utilities that use integrated resource plans to include measures ensuring reliable electricity availability over a 10-year period. It defines reliable generation facilities as those that can generate continuously for at least 30 days, through on-site fuel, a continuously available energy source, or equivalent contracts. It also requires operational capability during emergency and severe weather and provision of frequency and voltage support. It applies to utilities that plan by projecting demand, not to utilities that rely on capacity markets.

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Theological note: The bill concerns the prudent provision of an essential public good, reliable electricity for households and communities. Scripture's call to stewardship and foresight, and the general equity owed to ordinary people who depend on dependable power, make the reliability goal relevant. The bill's mechanisms, which are state consideration of planning measures and technical generation criteria, raise prudential questions about cost, fuel mix, and state authority that Scripture does not settle directly. This is issue relevance only, not a final candidate judgment.

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Roll 323 · 11-Dec-2025 2:15 PM · On Passage · Passed

Yea 218 · Nay 207 · Other 8

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