Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act
To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment on the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies to enhance the bulk-power system, and for other purposes.
HB9339, the Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act, seeks to have the Secretary of Energy study how artificial intelligence and high-performance computing can improve the nation's electricity grid. This could make the power system more efficient and reliable, benefiting consumers and businesses by potentially reducing costs and outages. The bill affects utility companies, technology firms, and all electricity users.
As of September 16, 2026, the bill has been reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and is now in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The House passed the bill on September 15, 2026, after forty minutes of debate. If the Senate approves the bill, it would move to the President for signature or veto.
Key steps include the bill's introduction on June 18, 2026, its referral to subcommittees and committees, a July 21 report by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and its passage by the House on September 15, 2026.
