State Energy Accountability Act

The State Energy Accountability Act would require each state that has implemented certain energy policies—such as requirements for solar or wind energy generation—to conduct and publicly release evaluations of how those policies affect their electric power grid. These evaluations would need to assess impacts on electricity rates and grid reliability, including how well the state can meet electricity demand during emergencies, periods of peak demand, and extreme weather events.

If enacted, this bill would give citizens and policymakers access to data about the real-world effects of renewable energy mandates on their electricity costs and service reliability. The bill has been approved by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and is now eligible for a floor vote in the House, though it has not yet been passed into law.