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Natural GAS Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 1043
The bill includes provisions for the establishment of a grant program to incentivize the production and use of natural gas vehicles, as well as the construction of natural gas refueling infrastructure. It also aims to increase research and development efforts in the natural gas industry, with a focus on improving the efficiency and environmental impact of natural gas production and use.
Additionally, the Natural GAS Act of 2023 includes measures to promote the use of natural gas in the transportation sector, such as providing tax credits for the purchase of natural gas vehicles and the installation of natural gas refueling stations. The bill also includes provisions for the development of natural gas pipelines and storage facilities to support the increased use of natural gas in the energy sector. Overall, the Natural GAS Act of 2023 seeks to promote the use of natural gas as a cleaner and more sustainable energy source, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting energy independence.
Congressional Summary of S 1043
Natural Gas Appliances Standards Act of 2023 or the Natural GAS Act of 2023
This bill modifies energy efficiency requirements under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to limit what the Department of Energy (DOE) may include in future rules related to the following natural gas appliances: gas water heaters, furnaces, boilers, kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens.
Specifically, the bill requires DOE to certify that rules are not likely to result in a significant shift from gas appliances to electric appliances. DOE must also require a full fuel cycle analysis for energy efficiency standards as part of the rulemaking process.
In addition, the bill exempts certain small manufacturers of major household appliances from future energy efficiency standards for such appliances. Future rules for such appliances must require energy efficiency labels displayed at the point of sale to disclose full-fuel-cycle efficiency rather than point-of-use energy consumption.
The bill also prohibits any future rule relating to kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens from limiting the features (e.g., quick-to-boil times) and functionality available on residential gas kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens.
