Congressman Scott Peters

Representing the 52nd District of California

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Research, Development, Demonstration, & Deployment

Federal government programs such as ARPA-E and the SunShot Initiative run by DOE have successfully accelerated the global deployment of transformational energy technologies. ARPA-E makes major investments in technologies that are too early-stage for private investment, while programs like the SunShot Initiative will make solar energy technologies more efficient, reliable and affordable. The government needs to urgently support every stage of energy innovation from energy research, development, demonstration and deployment.

H.R. 3136 (116th) – Storage and Transportation Of Residual and Excess Nuclear Fuel Act of 2019 (Matsui)

Energy and Commerce
Co-Sponsors: 3 Democrats

This bill provides a framework to develop consolidated interim storage for spent nuclear fuel (SNF), ensuring that SNF currently located at nuclear power plants will be held in a more secure location until long-term disposal becomes available.

This bill addresses Green New Deal goal 2(L)p.10 to clean up and redevelop hazardous waste sites.

H.R. 2995 (116th) – Spent Fuel Prioritization Act of 2019 (Levin)

Energy and Commerce
Co-Sponsors: 9 Democrats

This bill prioritizes the removal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) from nuclear power plants that are decommissioned, located near large populations, and are at high risk for earthquakes. This prioritization ensures that SNF will be removed first from those areas that pose the highest risk to the surrounding population.

This bill addresses Green New Deal goal 2(L)p.10 to clean up and redevelop hazardous waste sites.

H.R. 2665 (116th) – Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019 (McNerney)

Science, Space, and Technology
Co-sponsors: 1 Republican

This bill establishes a smart energy and water efficiency management program within DOE to award grants to entities that demonstrate advanced and innovative technology-based solutions.
(Summary from Energy & Commerce)

This bill addresses Green New Deal goal 4(A)p.11 to provide adequate capital to organizations.

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