The bill amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 with respect to energy efficiency in buildings and appliances.
“This bipartisan legislation works to match America’s rapid energy growth and advancements with the much needed improvements to our outdated energy laws, regulations, and programs”, Senator Ernst, a Republican, said.
“Without adding to the deficit or increasing taxes, the Energy Policy Modernization Act works to: streamline the natural gas export permitting process; advance certain energy efficiency programs; improve energy storage and transmission; modernize the management of federal buildings to eliminate potentially duplicative and wasteful programs; increase government accountability and oversight; and require greater stakeholder engagement on how energy rules and regulations are developed.
“In the face of growing cybersecurity threats, this bipartisan legislation also makes critical improvements to our nation’s electric grid which are necessary to protect the system from cyber-related attacks in emergency situations.
“Additionally, the Energy Policy Modernization Act helps outline and increase awareness about federal conservation and incentive programs available to interested landowners in order to conserve our land for future generations.
“These bipartisan reforms will not only promote more American energy production, but empower our businesses to create jobs, maintain global competitiveness, and save money for consumers in Iowa and nationwide.”
I don’t see anything mentioned about protecting the grid from EMP’s. Sigh.
I don’t think it was that kind of bill. However, they “SHOULD” come up with another bill to address the EMP issue. They will probably wait until it happens or the grid gets hacked and then declare a emergency.