Reducing the Cost of Energy Storage Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 27, 2017)
Reducing the Cost of Energy Storage Act of 2017
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE)to research and develop ways to reduce the cost of energy storage, including by (1)facilitating innovation in the manner in which energy storage systems are conceived, designed, manufactured, installed, and used for various energy services; and (2)identifying, addressing, and reducing market barriers that limit energy storage adoption.
As part of its research and development, DOE must pay special attention to energy storage needs and opportunities that are relatively underdeveloped and potentially transformative for the electric grid.
What just happenedDec 5, 2017
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-493.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateSep 27, 2017
- Dec 5, 2017Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-493.
Energy Subcommittee - Sep 27, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6188)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Sep 27, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate