To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program for States to provide incentives to natural gas distribution companies for the improvement of natural gas distribution systems, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 7, 2020)
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program for states to improve public safety and environmental performance of the natural gas distribution system by offsetting rate increases to low-income households and providing incentives for natural gas distribution companies to accelerate, expand, or enhance improvements to the natural gas distribution system.
Grants must be used for (1) replacement of cast and wrought iron and bare steel pipes and other leak-prone components of the natural gas distribution system, or (2) inspection and maintenance programs for such system.
In awarding grants under the program, DOE must prioritize applications based on the expected results of a project with respect to (1) quantifiable benefits for public safety, (2) the magnitude of methane emissions reductions, (3) innovation in technical or policy approaches, (4) the number of low-income households anticipated to benefit from the assistance, and (5) overall cost-effectiveness of the project.
What just happenedJan 9, 2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 7, 2020
- Jan 9, 2020Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Jan 9, 2020Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Jan 8, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Jan 7, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 7, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 7, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House