What does Preamble of High-Capacity Grid Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To establish a best-available transmission conductor standard for certain transmission projects under the Federal Power Act and to provide for presumptions regarding cost recovery for such conductors,' aims to establish a standard for transmission conductors. The bill intends to apply this standard to certain transmission projects under the Federal Power Act. It also proposes presumptions regarding cost recovery for these conductors.

What does SHORT TITLE. of High-Capacity Grid Act do?

This bill is formally titled the High-Capacity Grid Act.

What does BEST-AVAILABLE TRANSMISSION CONDUCTOR STANDARD. of High-Capacity Grid Act do?

This section amends Section 205 of the Federal Power Act to establish a 'best-available transmission conductor standard'. It defines 'best-available transmission conductor' as a conductor that maximizes energy-carrying capacity, electrical efficiency, and mitigates thermal sag. A 'covered project' includes the construction of new transmission facilities and modifications to existing ones under the Commission's jurisdiction. The Commission shall presume the use of a best-available transmission conductor is prudent for cost recovery purposes. Conversely, the Commission shall presume the use of a non-best-available conductor is not prudent, hindering cost recovery. These requirements apply only to public utilities and covered projects under the Commission's jurisdiction. The Commission is required to promulgate regulations within 180 days of enactment to implement this standard, including a methodology for determining 'best-available' conductors.

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High-Capacity Grid Act

Last updated: 6/24/2026 · Introduced: 12/11/2025

Author: Julie Fedorchak (R-ND)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Federal Power Act to establish a 'best-available transmission conductor standard' for new and modified transmission projects, prioritizing energy-carrying capacity and electrical efficiency.
For covered projects, the bill presumes the use of 'best-available' conductors is prudent for cost recovery, while the use of non-best-available conductors is presumed imprudent.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) must develop regulations within 180 days to define and implement the 'best-available transmission conductor' standard.

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