- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Feb 26, 2026
What it does
The SURGE Act of 2026 would amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue rules establishing a shared savings framework for certain transmitting utilities under its jurisdiction, allowing them to recover a portion of verified cost savings from efficiency-improving actions as an incentive. The bill mandates standardized methodologies for measuring baseline performance, calculating cost savings, determining recoverable percentages (between 10% and 60%), and setting rate recovery timelines (2 to 5 years), with utilities required to submit initial filings and annual reports verified by independent evaluators. It also directs the Secretary of…
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Where it stands
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.