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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Energy Infrastructure Demand Response Act of 2018</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a natural gas demand response pilot program that uses the latest demand response technology from the energy sector for natural gas to (1)reduce the cost of energy for consumers, (2)reduce market price volatility, (3)increase reliability of the energy system, and (4)achieve reductions in air emissions and other benefits.</p>]]></text>
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