Sec. 40107. DEPLOYMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE GRID FLEXIBILITY
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## SEC. 40107 DEPLOYMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE GRID FLEXIBILITY ###
(a)In General Section 1306 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17386) is amended— ####
(1)in subsection (b)— #####
(A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “the date of enactment of this Act” and inserting “the date of enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act”; #####
(B)by redesignating paragraph
(9)as paragraph (14); and #####
(C)by inserting after paragraph
(8)the following: > > #### “(9) > > In the case of data analytics that enable software to engage in Smart Grid functions, the documented purchase costs of the data analytics. > > > #### “(10) > > In the case of buildings, the documented expenses for devices and software, including for installation, that allow buildings to engage in demand flexibility or Smart Grid functions. > > > #### “(11) > > In the case of utility communications, operational fiber and wireless broadband communications networks to enable data flow between distribution system components. > > > #### “(12) > > In the case of advanced transmission technologies such as dynamic line rating, flow control devices, advanced conductors, network topology optimization, or other hardware, software, and associated protocols applied to existing transmission facilities that increase the operational transfer capacity of a transmission network, the documented expenditures to purchase and install those advanced transmission technologies. > > > #### “(13) > > In the case of extreme weather or natural disasters, the ability to redirect or shut off power to minimize blackouts and avoid further damage.” > ; and ####
(2)in subsection (d)— #####
(A)by redesignating paragraph
(9)as paragraph (16); and #####
(B)by inserting after paragraph
(8)the following: > > #### “(9) > > The ability to use data analytics and software-as-service to provide flexibility by improving the visibility of the electrical system to grid operators that can help quickly rebalance the electrical system with autonomous controls. > > > #### “(10) > > The ability to facilitate the aggregation or integration of distributed energy resources to serve as assets for the grid. > > > #### “(11) > > The ability to provide energy storage to meet fluctuating electricity demand, provide voltage support, and integrate intermittent generation sources, including vehicle-to-grid technologies. > > > #### “(12) > > The ability of hardware, software, and associated protocols applied to existing transmission facilities to increase the operational transfer capacity of a transmission network. > > > #### “(13) > > The ability to anticipate and mitigate impacts of extreme weather or natural disasters on grid resiliency. > > > #### “(14) > > The ability to facilitate the integration of renewable energy resources, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and vehicle-to-grid technologies. > > > #### “(15) > > The ability to reliably meet increased demand from electric vehicles and the electrification of appliances and other sectors.” > . ###
(b)Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the Smart Grid Investment Matching Grant Program established under section 1306(a) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17386(a)) $3,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022, to remain available through September 30, 2026.
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DEPLOYMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE GRID FLEXIBILITY
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