Energy and Natural Resources
Co-Sponsors: 6 – 5 Democrats, 1 Republican
The bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish energy programs that will help advance grid storage. The programs include an energy storage research program, a technical assistance and grant program, DOE workshops, and an energy storage system demonstration and deployment program. These programs will work to encourage development of energy sources and storage systems that are efficient, renewable, and clean while also promoting economic growth and job creation.
This bill addresses Green New Deal goals 2(C)p.7 to develop new clean power capacity, 2(D)p.8 to upgrade power grids, and 4(B)p.11 to ensure the federal government considers the impact of emissions in policy change.
This bill addresses Green Real Deal goal 2(D).p.5 to modernize electric grids.