A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal certain programs, to establish a coal technology program, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 11, 2015)
This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal: (1) the coal and related technologies program; (2) the carbon capture research, development and demonstration program; and (3) the Clean Coal Power Initiative.
In lieu of those programs the Department of Energy (DOE) shall establish a coal technology program encompassing: (1) research and development, (2) large-scale pilot projects, and (3) demonstration projects.
DOE must develop performance standards that include:
- ensuring reliable, low cost power from new and existing coal plants;
- addressing carbon dioxide emissions through high efficiency platforms and carbon capture from new and existing coal plants;
- support flexible baseload operations for new and existing applications of coal generation; and
- validate geologic storage of large volumes of anthropogenic sources of carbon dioxide and the infrastructure needed to support a carbon dioxide use and storage industry.
What just happenedMay 19, 2015
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 11, 2015
- May 19, 2015Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - May 11, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - May 11, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate