Sec. 205. Assurance of interoperability of offshore electric transmission infrastructure
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Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall complete and publish on the website of the Department of Energy a study that assesses the need to, and challenges of, developing and standardizing interoperable electric grid components, systems, and technologies in support of shared offshore transmission networks. Such study shall include recommendations for Congress, State, Tribal, and local governments, manufacturers of electric grid components, systems, and technologies, Transmission Organizations, offshore electricity generation project developers, and appropriate standards organizations to help ensure interoperability of electric grid components, systems, and technologies between offshore electricity generation projects and shared offshore infrastructure connecting to onshore transmission systems.
The Secretary of Energy shall establish and implement a program to identify, develop, support, document, and encourage the adoption of standards necessary to maximize the interoperability of electric grid components, systems, and technologies to accelerate the implementation and delivery of electricity generated by offshore electricity generation projects through shared electricity transmission infrastructure. The goals of establishing and implementing the program under paragraph
(1)shall be— to harmonize and standardize functional specifications of electric grid components, systems, and technologies to maximize the interoperability of electric grid components, systems, and technologies across types and manufacturers; to hasten adoption of shared electric transmission infrastructure for offshore electricity generation by encouraging cooperation among manufacturers of electric grid components, systems, or technologies in order to— maximize interoperability of such manufacturers’ electric grid components, systems, or technologies; reduce offshore electricity generation project delays and cost overruns; manage power grid complexity; and enhance electric grid resilience, reliability, and cybersecurity; and to identify common technical specifications to effectively and securely measure, monitor, control, and protect offshore electricity generation and electric transmission infrastructure from the point of generation to load centers. Under the program established and implemented under paragraph (1), the Secretary may provide grants to— engage equipment manufacturers and industry stakeholders in collaborative platforms, including workshops and forums; identify current challenges and propose solutions to improve interoperability of electric grid components, systems, and technologies; and develop a set of voluntary industry standards to maximize interoperability of electric grid components, systems, and technologies that meet the goals described in paragraph (2). There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Energy to carry out this section $5,000,000, to remain available until expended. In this section, the term Transmission Organization has the meaning given such term in section 3(29) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 796 ).
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