The Northwest Energy Security Act aims to promote energy security and economic growth in the Pacific Northwest region by facilitating the development of renewable energy resources, enhancing grid reliability, and supporting electric grid modernization efforts. The bill includes provisions to streamline permitting processes for hydropower projects, improve coordination between federal agencies and stakeholders, enhance cybersecurity measures for the electric grid, and establish a pilot program for energy storage systems. If enacted, this legislation could lead to increased investment in clean energy infrastructure, improved energy resiliency, and greater efficiency in electricity transmission and distribution in the Northwest region.
2023-03-23: Introduced in House
2023-03-23: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-03-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
2023-04-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
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