Preventing outages and enhancing the resilience of the electric grid
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(a) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Disruptive event
The term “disruptive event” means an event in which operations of the electric grid are disrupted, preventively shut off, or cannot operate safely due to extreme weather, wildfire, or a natural disaster.
(2) Eligible entityThe term “eligible entity” means—
(A)
an electric grid operator;
(B)
an electricity storage operator;
(C)
an electricity generator;
(D)
a transmission owner or operator;
(E)
a distribution provider;
(F)
a fuel supplier; and
(G)
any other relevant entity, as determined by the Secretary.
(3) Natural disaster
The term “natural disaster” has the meaning given the term in section 5195a(a) of this title.
(4) Power line
The term “power line” includes a transmission line or a distribution line, as applicable.
(5) Program
The term “program” means the program established under subsection (b).
(b) Establishment of program
Not later than 180 days after November 15, 2021, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall make grants to eligible entities, States, and Indian Tribes in accordance with this section.
(c) Grants to eligible entities
(1) In generalThe Secretary may make a grant under the program to an eligible entity to carry out activities that—
(A)
are supplemental to existing hardening efforts of the eligible entity planned for any given year; and
(B)
(i)
reduce the risk of any power lines owned or operated by the eligible entity causing a wildfire; or
(ii)
increase the ability of the eligible entity to reduce the likelihood and consequences of disruptive events.