American Energy Innovation Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2089 American Energy Innovation Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/3/2019, 2:41 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2089

American Energy Innovation Act

This bill encourages and establishes requirements concerning:

energy efficiency in the electricity grid, the manufacturing sector, certain vehicles and trucks, buildings, homes, and the federal government;
protection of the bulk-power system from cybersecurity threats;
the security and resiliency of the energy network and applications, including electric, natural gas, and oil exploration, transmission, and delivery;
the modernization of energy infrastructure at the federal and state level;
the development or deployment of alternative energies; and
water conservation measures.

The bill establishes: (1) a nonbinding goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 2% per year on average through 2025, and (2) a federal energy efficiency resource standard for retail electricity and natural gas suppliers.

The bill repeals royalty relief for leases in the Outer Continental Shelf with respect to the production of oil or gas from deep water production or ultra deep wells in shallow waters.

The Department of Interior must: (1) prevent venting and flaring of gases in oil and natural gas production operations on federal land, and (2) promote the capture of beneficial use or reinjection of gas in those operations. Interior must establish an annual production incentive fee with respect to public land that is subject to a lease for production of oil or natural gas under which production is not occurring.

The bill reauthorizes through FY2020 the Department of Energy's: (1) Weatherization Assistance Program, (2) State Energy Program, (3) basic research, and (4) the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. The bill also revises and reauthorizes the Water Desalination Act of 1996.

The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) provide tax incentives for producing clean energy and for reducing energy use in homes or commercial buildings, (2) extend through 2017 energy-related tax credits, (3) subject oil derived from tar sands to an excise tax, and (4) repeal certain oil and gas tax subsidies for major integrated oil companies.

The bill: (1) establishes the National Park Service Centennial Fund, and (2) permanently reauthorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Historic Preservation Fund.

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Current Status of Bill S 2089

Bill S 2089 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2015. Bill S 2089 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2015. Bill S 2089's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241. as of September 29, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2089

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2089

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAgricultural conservation and pollutionAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionBusiness investment and capitalCanadaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalCommemorative events and holidaysCommodities marketsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyDepartment of the InteriorEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnergy researchEnergy revenues and royaltiesEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental technologyExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGulf of MexicoHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIncome tax creditsIncome tax deductionsIndustrial facilitiesInflation and pricesInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationLand use and conservationLatin AmericaLicensing and registrationsLighting and heatingLighting, heating, coolingLow- and moderate-income housingManufacturingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMaterialsMexicoMotor carriersMotor fuelsMotor vehiclesOil and gasParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPerformance measurementPipelinesPublic contracts and procurementPublic utilities and utility ratesPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentResidential rehabilitation and home repairRoads and highwaysSales and excise taxesScience and engineering educationSecuritiesSmall businessSolid waste and recyclingStrategic materials and reservesTaxation of foreign incomeTeaching, teachers, curriculaTechnology assessmentTransportation safety and securityUser charges and feesVocational and technical educationWater qualityWater use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2089

American Energy Innovation ActAmerican Energy Innovation ActA bill to provide for investment in clean energy, to empower and protect consumers, to modernize energy infrastructure, to cut pollution and waste, to invest in research and development, and for other purposes.

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