would amend the Federal Power Act to provide for reports relating to electric capacity resources of transmission organizations, and the amendment of certain tariffs to address the procurement of electric capacity resources.

would amend the Federal Power Act to require periodic reports on electricity reliability and reliability impact statements for rules affecting the operation of the bulk-power system.

would improve the distribution of energy.

would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act to provide for safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources, and provide for the examination of the effects of net metering.

would establish an interagency coordination committee between the leadership of DOE and DOI focused on the nexus between energy and water production, use, and efficiency.

would modify a provision of the Natural Gas Act relating to civil penalties.

would provide for the development of methane hydrate as a commercially viable source of energy.

would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act and the Federal Power Act to facilitate the free market for distributed energy resources.

would establish state revolving loan funds to repair or replace natural gas distribution pipelines.

would require gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of high-risk pipelines used in commerce.