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US HR1744S.T.O.R.A.G.E. Act Storage Technology for Operational Readiness And Generating Energy Act
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Introduced
03/13/2019
03/13/2019
In Committee
03/14/2019
03/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
S.T.O.R.A.G.E. Act S.T.O.R.A.G.E. Act Storage Technology for Operational Readiness And Generating Energy Act Storage Technology for Operational Readiness And Generating Energy Act This bill adds energy storage systems to the list of strategies states should consider when developing energy plans and using their utility ratemaking authority. States must consider requiring that, as a part of a supply side resource planning process, electric utilities in the states demonstrate that they considered an investment in energy storage systems based on factors such as cost, improved reliability, security, and system performance and efficiency. The Department of Energy (DOE) must coordinate efforts among various existing programs conducting energy storage research at DOE.
AI Summary
This bill, the Storage Technology for Operational Readiness And Generating Energy (S.T.O.R.A.G.E.) Act, requires states to consider requiring electric utilities to demonstrate that they have evaluated the investment in energy storage systems as part of their supply-side resource planning process, based on factors such as cost, reliability, security, and system performance. The bill also directs the Department of Energy to coordinate efforts among its various existing programs conducting energy storage research to ensure efficient use of funding and resources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. (on 03/14/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1744/all-info | 03/14/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1744/BILLS-116hr1744ih.pdf | 03/29/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1744/BILLS-116hr1744ih.pdf.pdf | 03/29/2019 |
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