Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2015

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1256 Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:31 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1256

Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2015

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish certain energy storage programs.

The bill establishes a program for the research of energy storage systems within DOE's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy.

DOE must establish a loan program to provide loans to states and other government entities, educational institutions, and electric utilities for: (1) the demonstration and deployment of energy storage systems in a specific project, and (2) programs to finance the demonstration and deployment of multiple energy storage systems through a financial assistance program. Loans may only be used to fund programs relating to the demonstration and deployment of energy storage systems in households, businesses, and communities.

DOE must establish a technical assistance and grant program to: (1) disseminate information and provide technical assistance directly to nonprofit or for-profit entities so those entities can identify, evaluate, plan, and design energy storage systems; and (2) make grants to such entities so that they may contract to obtain technical assistance to identify, evaluate, plan, and design energy storage systems.

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Current Status of Bill S 1256

Bill S 1256 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2015. Bill S 1256 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on May 7, 2015. Bill S 1256's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of June 9, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1256

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1256

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Energy

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Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandGovernment lending and loan guaranteesPublic utilities and utility ratesResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1256

Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2015A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes.Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2015

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