S. 1593 (116th) - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019 (Smith)
Energy and Natural Resources
Co-Sponsors: 9 – 6 Democrats, 2 Republicans, 1 Independent
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), CO2 emissions in the U.S. rose by almost 3 percent in 2018[1]. While coal consumption in the U.S. is steadily declining, natural gas and petroleum will remain dominant sources of energy used in the U.S and abroad.[2] Decarbonizing the power sector will require a combination of investments in low-carbon, renewable, and zero-carbon emitting technologies, as well as reforms to the energy market to accommodate a successful transition to a clean energy economy.
Energy and Natural Resources
Co-Sponsors: 9 – 6 Democrats, 2 Republicans, 1 Independent
This bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. It would reauthorize the program to provide $3.5 billion annually from Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 through FY 2025. In addition, the bill includes a goal to diversify energy supplies by promoting use of alternative fuels.
This bill requires the Secretary to carry out a program to establish policies and procedures that would improve the physical and cyber security of natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities. This is a modest but critically important bill to ensure secure, reliable energy delivery.
Energy and Natural Resources
Co-Sponsors: 5 – 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans
Energy and Natural Resources
Co-Sponsors: 6 – 5 Democrats, 1 Republican
Passed House in 115th
Energy and Commerce; Oversight and Government Reform; Senate – Energy and Natural Resources
Co-Sponsors: 0
Energy and Commerce; Oversight and Government Reform
Co-Sponsors: 2 – 1 Democrat, 1 Republican
Science, Space, and Technology; Energy and Commerce; Transportation and Infrastructure
Co-Sponsors: 2 – 1 Democrat, 1 Republican
Finance
Co-Sponsors: 8 – 3 Democrats, 5 Republicans
Energy and Natural Resources
Co-Sponsors: 0