3.0.0 1419 2023-01-11T13:24:15Z 2023-01-11T13:24:15Z Senate S S 2013-08-01 113 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Standing sseg07 Water and Power Subcommittee Hearings by 2014-02-27T22:10:44Z Reported by 2014-12-10T18:41:52Z Markup by 2014-11-13T20:30:00Z Referred to 2013-08-01T16:38:46Z S. Rept. 113-294 2014-12-10 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 634. Calendars 2014-12-10 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Landrieu with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-294. Committee 2014-12-10 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Landrieu with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-294. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee 2014-11-13 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Committee 2014-02-27 sseg07 Water and Power Subcommittee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-284. Committee 2013-08-01 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6213-6214) IntroReferral 2013-08-01 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6211-6213) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2013-08-01 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress W000779 Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] Ron Wyden D OR N M001153 Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] Lisa Murkowski R AK 2013-08-01 True K000383 Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] Angus King I ME S. 2013-09-30 False M001176 Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] Jeff Merkley D OR 2013-11-13 False S001194 Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] Brian Schatz D HI 2013-12-11 False Energy Alternative and renewable resources Electric power generation and transmission Energy efficiency and conservation Energy research Energy storage, supplies, demand Environmental assessment, monitoring, research International organizations and cooperation Lakes and rivers Licensing and registrations Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Research administration and funding Research and development Technology assessment Technology transfer and commercialization Energy 00 2013-08-01 Introduced in Senate 2013-12-05T21:53:02Z Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2013 - Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to redefine "marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy" as energy (currently electrical energy) from: (1) waves, tides, and currents in oceans, estuaries, and tidal areas; (2) free flowing water in rivers, lakes, and streams; (3) free flowing water in man-made channels; and (4) differentials in ocean temperature (ocean thermal energy conversion).

Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE), in addition to current consulting requirements, to consult with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in carrying out the program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to expand marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy production.

Expands such program, including by: (1) adding as a purpose the support of in-water testing and demonstration of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies; (2) incorporating technology development assistance to improve the components, processes, and systems used for power generation from such resources; (3) establishing critical testing infrastructure; (4) increasing the reliability and survivability of such technologies; and (5) supporting in-water technology development with international partners.

Extends the authorization of funding for such program through FY2017.

Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize FERC to issue a pilot license: (1) to construct, operate, and maintain a hydrokinetic pilot project that meets the criteria listed in this Act; and (2) for such a project located in the ocean if the project covers a surface area of not more than one square nautical mile. Authorizes FERC to grant a pilot license for a project that covers a larger surface area for good cause.

]]> 01 2014-12-10 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) 2015-03-26T16:38:09Z Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2014 - Title I: Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Technologies - (Sec. 101) Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to redefine "marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy" to include all forms of energy (currently just electrical energy) from: (1) waves, tides, and currents in oceans, estuaries, and tidal areas; (2) free flowing water in rivers, lakes, and streams; (3) free flowing water in man-made channels; and (4) differentials in ocean temperature (ocean thermal energy conversion).

(Sec. 102) Requires Department of Energy (DOE) to consult with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in carrying out the program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to accelerate the introduction of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy production. Requires DOE to prioritize fostering accelerated research, development, and commercialization of technology.

Expands such program, including by: (1) incorporating technology development assistance to improve the components, processes, and systems used for power generation from marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy resources; (2) establishing critical testing infrastructure; (3) increasing the reliability and survivability of such technologies; and (4) supporting in-water technology development with international partners.

(Sec. 103) Declares that the purposes of a National Marine Renewable Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Center include:

  • advance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies;
  • support of in-water testing and demonstration of such technologies; and
  • service as an information clearinghouse on best practices for the marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy industry.

(Sec. 104) Extends the authorization of funding for the program through FY2018.

Title II: National Marine Renewable Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Centers - (Sec. 201) Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize FERC to issue a pilot license to construct, operate, and maintain a hydrokinetic pilot project that meets specified criteria.

]]> Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2014 Display Title Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2014 Official Title as Introduced A bill to promote research, development, and demonstration of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies, and for other purposes. Introduced in Senate IS Short Titles as Introduced Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2013 Short Titles as Reported to Senate Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2014 S Senate Reported to Senate 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113s1419rs/xml/BILLS-113s1419rs.xml Introduced in Senate 2013-08-01T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113s1419is/xml/BILLS-113s1419is.xml 2014-12-10 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 634. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.