Bill
Bill > S1227
US S1227
US S1227A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to develop an implementation strategy to promote the development of hybrid micro-grid systems for isolated communities.
summary
Introduced
05/06/2015
05/06/2015
In Committee
05/06/2015
05/06/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Energy to develop an implementation strategy to promote the development of hybrid micro-grid systems for isolated communities, particularly communities exposed to extreme weather conditions and high costs of energy, including electricity, space heating and cooling, and transportation. A hybrid micro-grid system is a stand-alone electrical system composed of conventional generation and at least one alternative energy resource. Mandatory considerations in developing the strategy include: the potential for renewable resources, including wind, solar, and hydropower, to be integrated into a hybrid micro-grid system; the capacity of the local workforce to operate, maintain, and repair a hybrid micro-grid system; and the need for basic infrastructure to develop, deploy, and sustain a hybrid micro-grid system.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to create a plan to encourage the development of hybrid micro-grid systems for isolated communities, especially those facing extreme weather and high energy costs for electricity, heating, cooling, and transportation. A hybrid micro-grid system is defined as a self-contained electrical system that uses both traditional power sources and at least one alternative energy source, such as wind, solar, or hydropower. When developing this plan, the Secretary must consider the potential for integrating renewable resources, the local workforce's ability to operate and maintain these systems, and the necessary infrastructure for their creation and ongoing support. The bill also mandates that the Secretary report on the progress of this strategy annually to relevant Congressional committees.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. (on 05/14/2015)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1227/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s1227is/pdf/BILLS-114s1227is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s1227is/pdf/BILLS-114s1227is.pdf.pdf |
Loading...