A bill to establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems.
Latest action · Dec 2, 2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 24, 2009
- Passed HouseDec 1, 2009
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in power generation systems and to identify the technologies that will lead to gas turbine combined cycle efficiency of 65% or simple cycle efficiency of 50%.
Requires the program to: (1) support first-of-a-kind engineering and detailed gas turbine design for megawatt-scale and utility-scale electric power generation; (2) include technology demonstration through component testing, subscale testing, and full scale testing in existing fleets; (3) include field demonstrations of the developed technology elements to demonstrate technical and economic feasibility; and (4) assess overall combined cycle and simple cycle system performance.
Sets forth as program goals: (1) in phase I, to develop the conceptual design of, and to develop and demonstrate the technology required for, advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least 62% combined cycle efficiency or 47% simple cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis; and (2) in phase II, to develop the conceptual design for advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least 65% combined cycle efficiency or 50% simple cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis.
Directs the Secretary, in selecting program proposals, to emphasize the extent to which the proposal will: (1) stimulate the creation or increased retention of jobs in the United States; and (2) promote and enhance U.S. technology leadership.
Authorizes appropriations.
Recorded votes 1
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| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 911 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed— | Dec 1, 2009 |
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 20, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-SC | Bob Inglis | Jul 20, 2009 |
Actions 19
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 2, 2009Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Dec 1, 2009At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Dec 1, 2009Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13372)
- Dec 1, 2009Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13368-13370)
- Dec 1, 2009DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3029.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2900 | Gas Turbine Efficiency Act of 2009 | Related bill | Sep 27, 2010 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Dec 2, 2009Referred in Senate
- Dec 1, 2009Engrossed in House
- Dec 1, 2009Reported in House
- Jun 24, 2009Introduced in House
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