Distributed Energy Demonstration Act of 2017
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Latest action (27 Sep 2017): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6188)
What this bill does
The Distributed Energy Demonstration Act of 2017, introduced in the Senate, proposes that the Department of Energy establish grant programs. These programs would aim to advance the integration of smaller power sources like rooftop solar panels into the electric grid. They would also support a demonstration program for energy storage using household water heaters, advance electric vehicle technologies, and encourage the voluntary use of electricity pricing that reflects the real-time value and location of energy production or consumption.
This bill would affect electric utilities, electricity service providers, manufacturers of related equipment, and consumers. It also reauthorizes and revises a Department of Energy grant program for smart grid investments through fiscal year 2025. A key provision prohibits federal entities from requesting the collection of sensitive personal data as a result of this bill.
As an introduced bill from the 115th Congress, S. 1874 has been referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. For the bill to become law, it would need to be approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and then signed by the President.
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Official 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.
Timeline
27 Sep 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6188)
Common questions
- What does S. 1874 do?
- The Distributed Energy Demonstration Act of 2017, introduced in the Senate, proposes that the Department of Energy establish grant programs. These programs would aim to advance the integration of smaller power sources like rooftop solar panels into the electric grid. They would also support a demonstration program for energy storage using household water heaters, advance electric vehicle technologies, and encourage the voluntary use of electricity pricing that reflects the real-time value and location of energy production or consumption. This bill would affect electric utilities, electricity service providers, manufacturers of related equipment, and consumers. It also reauthorizes and revises a Department of Energy grant program for smart grid investments through fiscal year 2025. A key provision prohibits federal entities from requesting the collection of sensitive personal data as a result of this bill. As an introduced bill from the 115th Congress, S. 1874 has been referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. For the bill to become law, it would need to be approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and then signed by the President.
- Has S. 1874 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1874. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1874?
- S. 1874 was sponsored by Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 1874?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6188) (27 Sep 2017).
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