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Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 6, 2019Energy
S. 2799

NEWS Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 17, 2019)

Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability Act of 2019 or the NEWS Act of 2019

This bill establishes requirements concerning the energy-water nexus, which means the links between (1) the water needed to produce fuels, electricity, and other forms of energy; and (2) the energy needed to transport, reclaim, and treat water and wastewater.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Energy (DOE) and the Department of the Interior to establish a joint Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability (NEWS) Office and Interagency Coordination Committee on NEWS to plan for and coordinate energy-water nexus research, development, and demonstration activities.

In addition, DOE must establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency management pilot program. Under the program, DOE must award grants to water authorities (i.e., authorities that provide water, wastewater, or water reuse services) for demonstrating unique, advanced, or innovative technology-based solutions that will

  • improve the net energy balance of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems;
  • support the implementation of innovative and unique processes and the installation of established, advanced automated systems that provide real-time data on energy and water; and
  • improve energy-water conservation and quality and predictive maintenance through technologies that utilize internet-connected technologies.

What just happenedJan 7, 2020

By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-198.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. Jan 7, 2020Floor

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-198.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Jan 7, 2020Committee14900

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-198.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Dec 17, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 362.

  4. Dec 17, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Dec 17, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Nov 19, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Nov 6, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Nov 6, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateDec 17, 201925

Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability Act of 2019 or the NEWS Act of 2019

This bill establishes requirements concerning the energy-water nexus, which means the links between (1) the water needed to produce fuels, electricity, and other forms of energy; and (2) the energy needed to transport, reclaim, and treat water and wastewater.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Energy (DOE) and the Department of the Interior to establish a joint Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability (NEWS) Office and Interagency Coordination Committee on NEWS to plan for and coordinate energy-water nexus research, development, and demonstration activities.

In addition, DOE must establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency management pilot program. Under the program, DOE must award grants to water authorities (i.e., authorities that provide water, wastewater, or water reuse services) for demonstrating unique, advanced, or innovative technology-based solutions that will

  • improve the net energy balance of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems;
  • support the implementation of innovative and unique processes and the installation of established, advanced automated systems that provide real-time data on energy and water; and
  • improve energy-water conservation and quality and predictive maintenance through technologies that utilize internet-connected technologies.
Introduced in SenateNov 6, 2019

Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability Act of 2019 or the NEWS Act of 2019

This bill establishes requirements concerning the energy-water nexus, which means the links between (1) the water needed to produce fuels, electricity, and other forms of energy; and (2) the energy needed to transport, reclaim, and treat water and wastewater.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Energy (DOE) and the Department of the Interior to establish a joint Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability (NEWS) Office and Interagency Coordination Committee on NEWS to plan for and coordinate energy-water nexus research, development, and demonstration activities.

In addition, DOE must establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency management pilot program. Under the program, DOE must award grants to water authorities (i.e., authorities that provide water, wastewater, or water reuse services) for demonstrating unique, advanced, or innovative technology-based solutions that will

  • improve the net energy balance of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems;
  • support the implementation of innovative and unique processes and the installation of established, advanced automated systems that provide real-time data on energy and water; and
  • improve energy-water conservation and quality and predictive maintenance through technologies that utilize internet-connected technologies.
NEWS Act of 2019 — Informed