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S 2659 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Advanced Energy Technologies and Grid Efficiency Act of 2021

Summary
Advanced Energy Technologies and Grid Efficiency Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy (DOE) to research and report on matters relating to the integration of advanced energy technology (e.g., technology with zero or minimal greenhouse gas emissions) into the electric power grid. In addition, it requires DOE to provide support for such technology through grants or financial assistance agreements as specified by the bill.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires DOE research/funding for zero-emission grid technologies, advancing clean energy infrastructure per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates DOE support for zero/minimal greenhouse gas emission technologies, directly advancing climate change mitigation through clean energy grid integration.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Aug 2021
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Introduced Aug 5, 2021 Last action Aug 5, 2021
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Aug 5, 2021
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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