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Code · BILL · 114th Congress · S. 2003 (Introduced in Senate) — To facilitate the free market for distributed energy resources. · Sec. 3

Sec. 3. General right to neutrality of interconnection

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The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 is amended by inserting after section 4 ( 16 U.S.C. 2603 ) the following: Distributed energy resources (as defined in section 3 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 796 )) shall have a general right of interconnection under this Act. States shall ensure that electric distribution grid operators adopt standards, conditions, and requirements for rates and fees for interconnection of distributed energy resources under this Act, that— are just and reasonable; provide for the 2-way benefit for the distributed energy resource and the electricity grid; and shall not be punitive.
Timeframes for interconnection of distributed energy resources under this Act shall be well-defined, expeditious, and not unduly protracted. An interconnection of distributed energy resources under this Act shall not be delayed or denied unless the electric utility demonstrates that the interconnection is unsafe or impracticable. .
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