Consumer Access to Grid Information Act of 2020

House Bill 5649 - Consumer Access to Grid Information Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:51Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5649 Consumer Access to Grid Information Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5649

Consumer Access to Grid Information Act of 2020

This bill requires the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy to establish a grant program for the creation of a cellular phone application (app). The app must allow the public to monitor power grids, including by enabling the public to view the demand and capacity of the energy grid, the types of energy sources that are serving the grid, and regional energy prices.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5649

Bill HR 5649 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2020. Bill HR 5649 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2020. Bill HR 5649's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of January 16, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5649

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5649

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Air quality

- Alternative and renewable resources

- Climate change and greenhouse gases

- Electric power generation and transmission

- Energy prices

- Energy research

- Internet and video services

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5649

Consumer Access to Grid Information Act of 2020

To direct the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to establish a grant program to fund research and development with respect to certain cellular phone applications, and for other purposes.

Consumer Access to Grid Information Act of 2020