What does Preamble of Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out a demonstration program. The program focuses on projects that improve electric grid resilience with respect to wildfires. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not further detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act.

What does RESILIENCE ACCELERATOR DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. of Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act do?

This section establishes the Resilience Accelerator Demonstration Program. The Secretary of Energy, through the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, will administer the Program. The Program will provide awards to National Laboratories for projects demonstrating technologies to improve electric grid resilience with respect to wildfires. Eligible projects include those demonstrating innovative vegetation management technologies and those enhancing the safety of first responders during electric grid emergencies. The term 'National Laboratory' is defined by section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The term 'resilience' is defined by section 1304A of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. A total of $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriation annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to carry out the Program.

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Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act

Last updated: 8/15/2025 · Introduced: 8/15/2025

Author: Norma Torres (D-CA)

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This bill establishes the Resilience Accelerator Demonstration Program to fund National Laboratory projects that improve electric grid resilience against wildfires.
The program prioritizes projects demonstrating innovative vegetation management techniques and enhancing the safety of first responders during electric grid emergencies.
Up to $10,000,000 annually is authorized for appropriation from fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to support this demonstration program.

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