Distributed Energy Demonstration Act of 2017
Latest action · Sep 27, 2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6188)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedSep 27, 2017
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Distributed Energy Demonstration Act of 2017
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish grant programs for: (1) advancing the integration and optimization of distributed energy resources (i.e., smaller power sources that can be aggregated to provide power, such as rooftop solar panels) into the electric energy grid; (2) designing and producing an energy storage demonstration program using household hot water heaters; (3) advancing electric vehicles technologies; and (4) supporting the voluntary deployment of granular electricity pricing that is based upon the electricity's value at the time and location of the production or consumption of the electricity.
In addition, the bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize through FY2025 and revise DOE's grant program for smart grid investments.
The bill prohibits federal entities from requesting the creation, recording, or collection of sensitive personal data as a result of this bill's requirements.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Oct 4, 2017.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-DE | Christopher A. Coons | Oct 4, 2017 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 27, 2017Introduced in Senate
- Sep 27, 2017Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6188)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1875 | Flexible Grid Infrastructure Act of 2017 | Related bill | Nov 29, 2018 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Congressional oversight
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Energy
- Energy assistance for the poor and aged
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Energy prices
- Energy research
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
- Lighting and heating
- Lighting, heating, cooling
- Public utilities and utility rates
- Right of privacy
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 27, 2017Introduced in Senate
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