Waste Heat to Wattage Act of 2026
The Waste Heat to Wattage Act of 2026 amends the definition of renewable energy under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include "waste energy recovery." Specifically, it adds waste energy recovery - defined as heat or pressure from industrial processes that would otherwise be wasted - to the list of eligible renewable energy sources. This change directly affects industrial facilities that capture waste heat or pressure to generate electricity through systems like waste heat to power. The bill updates existing law to recognize this technology as renewable energy, without creating new programs or funding.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
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Jan 14, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Jan 14, 2026
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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