Reliable Grid Act

HR 3751, the Reliable Grid Act, requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to pause enforcement of specific regulations that could lead to premature retirement of reliable power plants (like coal, natural gas, and nuclear facilities). It directs the EPA to grant waivers for such plants and mandates coordination with grid operators to prevent capacity shortages, citing concerns about over-reliance on intermittent renewable energy sources. The bill specifically targets EPA rules finalized in May 2024, including the New Source Performance Standards for fossil fuel plants and related emissions guidelines, aiming to ensure grid reliability amid rising electricity demand.