A bill to prohibit the use of certain emergency authority to keep a fossil fuel-powered electric generating facility or fossil fuel power plant online, and for other purposes.

This legislation proposes to limit the federal government's ability to use specific emergency authorities to maintain the operation of fossil fuel-powered electric generating facilities. Under current laws, federal agencies sometimes use emergency declarations to require power plants to remain online or increase production during energy shortages or grid instability. This bill aims to prohibit the use of such powers if the goal is specifically to keep coal or gas plants running.

If enacted, the bill could impact how the national power grid manages energy reliability during emergencies. By restricting the tools available to keep older or fossil-fuel-dependent plants operational, the bill would likely encourage a shift toward alternative energy sources. However, it may also change how federal regulators respond to potential blackouts or energy supply gaps in regions that currently rely on fossil fuel infrastructure for backup power.