METRIC Act
Summary
The Energy - Modernizing EIA Tracking and Reporting to Increase Consistency (Energy METRIC) Act, introduced by Representative Sean Casten, would modernize how the Energy Information Administration measures and reports national energy use. The bill addresses limitations of legacy energy metrics that were developed for a fossil-dominated economy by directing the EIA to develop technology-neutral energy accounting approaches. By improving comparability across energy sources, the bill would provide policymakers, researchers, and markets with a more accurate picture of system efficiency, electrification trends, and energy performance as the energy mix evolves.
The bill is designed to fill critical gaps in current data collection efforts. Supporters argue that better energy accounting and reporting would help policymakers and grid operators make informed decisions about energy efficiency, grid modernization, and meeting rising electricity demand. The bill would provide the data foundation needed for more effective energy planning and decision-making across the U.S. energy system. Currently, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to committee, where it awaits further action.
