S.T.O.R.A.G.E. Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 22, 2021)
Storage Technology for Operational Readiness and Generating Energy Act or the S.T.O.R.A.G.E. Act
This bill adds energy storage systems to the list of strategies states should consider when developing energy plans and using their utility ratemaking authority. States must consider requiring that, as a part of a supply side resource planning process, electric utilities in the states demonstrate that they considered an investment in energy storage systems based on factors such as cost, improved reliability, security, and system performance and efficiency.
The Department of Energy (DOE) must coordinate efforts among various existing programs conducting energy storage research at DOE.
What just happenedApr 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 22, 2021
- Apr 23, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Apr 22, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy Subcommittee - Apr 22, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Apr 22, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 22, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 22, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House