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POWER Our Reservoirs Act
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1215
Bill 118 s 1215, also known as the POWER Our Reservoirs Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide funding and support for the maintenance and improvement of reservoirs across the country.
The bill specifically focuses on reservoirs that are used for hydropower generation, irrigation, and other water-related purposes. It aims to allocate resources to ensure that these reservoirs are properly maintained and upgraded to meet current safety and efficiency standards.
Additionally, the POWER Our Reservoirs Act seeks to promote the development of new technologies and practices that can help make reservoirs more sustainable and environmentally friendly. This includes investing in renewable energy sources and implementing measures to reduce water waste and pollution. Overall, the bill aims to support the vital role that reservoirs play in providing water and energy resources to communities across the country. It emphasizes the importance of investing in infrastructure and technology to ensure that these reservoirs can continue to meet the needs of the American people for years to come.
The bill specifically focuses on reservoirs that are used for hydropower generation, irrigation, and other water-related purposes. It aims to allocate resources to ensure that these reservoirs are properly maintained and upgraded to meet current safety and efficiency standards.
Additionally, the POWER Our Reservoirs Act seeks to promote the development of new technologies and practices that can help make reservoirs more sustainable and environmentally friendly. This includes investing in renewable energy sources and implementing measures to reduce water waste and pollution. Overall, the bill aims to support the vital role that reservoirs play in providing water and energy resources to communities across the country. It emphasizes the importance of investing in infrastructure and technology to ensure that these reservoirs can continue to meet the needs of the American people for years to come.
Congressional Summary of S 1215
Protect Our Waters and Expand Renewables on Our Reservoirs Act or the POWER Our Reservoirs Act
This bill creates a framework for the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to pilot the use of floating solar panels at Reclamation and USACE project sites. Before launching the pilot programs, Reclamation and the USACE must separately analyze and report on expected costs, benefits, technical requirements, and overall feasibility.
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Current Status of Bill S 1215
Bill S 1215 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 19, 2023. Bill S 1215 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 19, 2023. Bill S 1215's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. as of July 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1215
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
1Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1215
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Congressional oversight
- Dams and canals
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental technology
- Public-private cooperation
- Technology assessment
- Water quality
- Water storage
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1215
POWER Our Reservoirs Act
POWER Our Reservoirs Act
Protect Our Waters and Expand Renewables on Our Reservoirs Act
A bill to require assessments of opportunities to install and maintain floating photovoltaic solar panels at Bureau of Reclamation and Corps of Engineers projects, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1215
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