Advancing CCUS Technology Act

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Advancing CCUS Technology Act

This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out research and develop technology to improve the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels. It also revises the program of research and commercial application for coal and power systems to require DOE, during each fiscal year after FY2016, to identify cost and performance goals for technologies allowing large-scale demonstration and the continued cost-competitive commercial use of coal.

DOE must annually evaluate and make recommendations regarding any project it has entered into with a public or private entity to develop carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technologies.

DOE must report to Congress, within two years and every three years thereafter, regarding the project evaluations it has conducted and the progress it has made in advancing carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technologies.

Congress
114

Number
HR - 4704

Introduced on
2016-03-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/3/2016

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Advancing CCUS Technology Act

This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out research and develop technology to improve the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels. It also revises the program of research and commercial application for coal and power systems to require DOE, during each fiscal year after FY2016, to identify cost and performance goals for technologies allowing large-scale demonstration and the continued cost-competitive commercial use of coal.

DOE must annually evaluate and make recommendations regarding any project it has entered into with a public or private entity to develop carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technologies.

DOE must report to Congress, within two years and every three years thereafter, regarding the project evaluations it has conducted and the progress it has made in advancing carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technologies.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo increase accountability with respect to Department of Energy carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Energy

Potential Impact
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Coal
Congressional oversight
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Environmental technology
Research administration and funding
Research and development

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/17/2017

Advancing CCUS Technology Act

This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out research and develop technology to improve the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide from fo...


Latest Action9/30/2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.