- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jan 7, 2026
What it does
The DATA Act of 2026 would exempt newly established consumer-regulated electric utilities (CREUs) from federal regulation under the Federal Power Act, including rate oversight, reliability standards, and interconnection requirements, provided they remain physically isolated from the bulk-power system and serve only new electric loads not previously served by any retail supplier. These CREUs may generate, store, transmit, distribute, and sell electricity retail to eligible customers within islanded premises but would lose their exempt status and become subject to full federal regulation if they connect to the bulk-power system for primary or backup supply. The bill also amends PURPA and…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
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