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US HR2823

US HR2823
S.T.O.R.A.G.E. Act Storage Technology for Operational Readiness And Generating Energy Act


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Introduced
04/22/2021
In Committee
04/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide for the consideration of energy storage systems by electric utilities as part of a supply side resource process, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Storage Technology for Operational Readiness And Generating Energy Act" or the "S.T.O.R.A.G.E. Act," aims to require state regulatory authorities and non-regulated electric utilities to consider investment in energy storage systems as part of their supply-side resource planning process. The key provisions include: 1) amending the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require states to consider factors like cost, cost-effectiveness, reliability, security, and system performance when evaluating energy storage investments; 2) setting deadlines for states to commence and complete this consideration; 3) addressing prior state actions and proceedings related to energy storage standards; and 4) directing the Secretary of Energy to coordinate and streamline the funding and administration of energy storage research programs within the Department of Energy.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. (on 04/22/2021)

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