Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2015

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1258 Local Energy Supply and Resiliency 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 1258

Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2015

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish certain programs to support distributed energy systems, which are energy sources and systems that: (1) produce electric or thermal energy close to the point of use using renewable energy resources or waste thermal energy, (2) generate electricity using a combined heat and power system, (3) distribute electricity in microgrids, (4) store electric or thermal energy, or (5) distribute or transfer thermal energy to building heating and cooling systems through a district energy system.

DOE must establish: (1) a loan program to provide funding for deploying distributed energy systems to states and other government entities, institutions of higher education, and electric utilities; and (2) a technical assistance and grant program to disseminate information and provide technical assistance to nonprofit and profit entities for identifying, evaluating, planning, and designing distributed energy systems.

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Current Status of Bill S 1258

Bill S 1258 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2015. Bill S 1258 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on May 7, 2015. Bill S 1258's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of June 9, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1258

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1258

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesComputers and information technologyElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandGovernment lending and loan guaranteesLighting and heatingLighting, heating, coolingPublic utilities and utility ratesResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentTerrorism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1258

Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2015A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a distributed energy loan program and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes.Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2015

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1258

Al Franken

Minnesota(Democrat)

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