ELECTRIC POWER related term(s) Power Resources
Amendments
Dept. of Energy: establish program to provide Federal financial assistance to support advanced nuclear reactors and associated supply chain infrastructure (S. 3428), S10094, S10097, S10104 [22DE]
Motor vehicles: develop comprehensive, strategic plan for Federal electric vehicle fleet battery management (S. 4057), S4624 [14SE]
Articles and editorials
Battery That Flies, S2700–S2702 [25MY]
US Industrial Complex Is Starting To Buckle From High Power Costs, H7688 [12AU]
Bills and resolutions
California: repeal Clean Air Act waiver authority allowing California to enforce certain standards relative to federally regulated motor vehicle emissions (see H.R. 8773), H7738 [6SE]
Climate: ensure 100 percent renewable electricity, zero emission vehicles, and regenerative agriculture by 2030 to address global warming caused by human activity (see H.R. 9678), H10055 [22DE]
——— recognize small business leadership in combating climate change (see H. Res. 1048), H4433 [7AP]
Coastal zones: support responsible development of offshore renewable energy projects and establish Offshore Power Administration (see H.R. 9641), H9982 [21DE]
Conservation of energy: modify definition of water heater under energy conservation standards (see S. 4061), S2092 [7AP] (see H.R. 7962), H5332 [7JN]
Defense Production Act: prohibit use of authorities for electric vehicles or related technologies (see H.R. 7480), H4433 [7AP]
——— prohibit use of authorities for purchase of solar panels (see H.R. 8044), H5486 [13JN]
——— prohibit use of authorities for solar photovoltaic modules and module components (see H.R. 8034), H5486 [13JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: make financial assistance under Rural Energy for America program available relative to certain electric vehicle supply equipment expenses (see H.R. 6390), H78 [12JA]
Dept. of Defense: include special considerations for developing and implementing energy performance goals and master plan and submit report on feasibility of terminating energy procurement from foreign entities of concern (see S. 4989), S5225 [28SE]
——— transition nontactical vehicle fleet to electric or other zero emission vehicles (see S. 4380), S2910 [13JN] (see H.R. 7379), H4152 [4AP]
Dept. of Energy: complete and publish study and develop plan relative to ability of electric system to meet electricity demand of new electric vehicle charging infrastructure (see S. 4148), S2358 [5MY] (see H.R. 7453), H4431 [7AP]
——— conduct program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application relative to clean hydrogen and fuel cell energy, low-emission fuels, and coproducts (see H.R. 9446), H8800 [6DE]
——— establish critical materials processing technology capability (see H.R. 9471), H8873 [8DE]
——— establish energy efficient appliance rebate program to provide rebates for manufacturing, distribution, and shipment of certain building electrification products (see S. 4144), S2339 [4MY]
——— establish grant program to facilitate electric vehicle sharing services operated at public housing projects (see H.R. 6662), H1112 [9FE]
——— establish hydrogen infrastructure finance and innovation pilot program (see H.R. 9018), H8221 [28SE]
——— establish natural disaster grid mitigation map that identifies critical electric grid infrastructure vulnerable to natural disasters (see H.R. 8312), H5940 [7JY]
——— establish program to encourage deployment of electric school buses and vehicle-to-grid technologies and applications (see S. 4983), S5225 [28SE]
——— establish program to provide Federal financial assistance to support advanced nuclear reactors and associated supply chain infrastructure (see H.R. 7360), H4126 [1AP]
——— establish program to provide loans to manufacturers of energy grid products and components (see S. 4626), S3743 [27JY]
——— exempt certain Federal hydrogen programs that utilize zero-carbon emission sources from National Environmental Policy Act permitting requirements (see H.R. 8117), H5644 [16JN]
——— improve resilience of defense critical electric infrastructure and reduce vulnerability of critical defense facilities to disruption of supply of electric energy to those facilities (see H.R. 8053), H5546 [14JN]
——— include in report amounts available to make certain loan guarantees and provide direct loans to Indian tribes and Tribal energy developmental organizations for energy development (see H.R. 8068), H5609 [15JN]
——— make awards to cover regulatory costs relative to licensing certain first-of-a-kind advanced nuclear reactors (see H.R. 6618), H1012 [7FE]
——— promulgate regulations to facilitate timely submission of notifications regarding cybersecurity incidents and potential cybersecurity incidents with respect to critical electric infrastructure (see H.R. 9234), H8413 [25OC]
——— provide for direct loans to Indian Tribes and Tribal energy development organizations for energy development (see S. 4771), S4045 [4AU]
——— provide for program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (see S. 3543), S442 [1FE] (see H.R. 8285), H5934 [5JY] (see H.R. 9022), H8221 [28SE]
——— reduce vulnerability of electric grid to physical attack, cyber attack, and other events, including by ensuring timely replacement of large power transformers and other critical electric grid equipment (see H.R. 6779), H1130 [18FE]
——— require certain financial assistance to be distributed without undue delay to support State and local high-impact energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives (see S. 5009), S5540 [29SE]
——— require reporting relative to certain cost-share requirements (see H.R. 6933), H1302 [3MR]
Dept. of HHS: change certain LIHEAP household income eligibility requirements (see H.R. 8764), H7731 [30AU]
——— increase availability of LIHEAP heating and cooling assistance (see S. 3535), S413 [31JA] (see H.R. 6437), H287 [20JA]
Dept. of HUD: clarify process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing (see H.R. 7651), H4713 [3MY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program (see H.R. 6546), H330 [1FE]
——— withhold Federal highway funding from State that prohibits sale of motor vehicles that are not zero-emission vehicles (see H.R. 8771), H7738 [6SE]
Disasters: require President develop national strategy for utilizing microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts (see H.R. 8611), H7538 [29JY]
Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 799), S5052 [27SE]
EPA: create national zero-emission vehicle standard (see S. 5263), S7200 [14DE] (see H.R. 9555), H9852 [14DE]
——— remove limitation on amounts provided under Clean School Bus Grant Program (see H.R. 8314), H5940 [7JY]
FAA: establish grant program to incentivize energy resilience of air carrier airports to acquire or install electric infrastructure for on-site renewable energy generation and storage (see S. 4727), S3861 [2AU] (see H.R. 9434), H8800 [6DE]
Federal Columbia River Power System: provide for operations pursuant to certain operation plan for specified period of time (see H.R. 8016), H5446 [9JN]
FERC: authorize allocation of costs of certain interstate electric power transmission lines and electric power transmission lines located offshore (see H.R. 9326), H8586 [17NO]
——— issue rule enhancing regional transmission organization and independent system operator independence and responsiveness (see H.R. 8302), H5939 [7JY]
——— promulgate regulations on regional and interregional planning to improve electricity infrastructure, reduce costs for ratepayers, and promote clean energy innovation (see S. 3879), S1253 [17MR]
——— protect consumers from manipulation of electricity and natural gas markets by traders (see S. 4679), S3782 [28JY] (see H.R. 8578), H7404 [28JY]
——— provide for minimum transfer capability requirements between transmission planning regions (see H.R. 8303), H5939 [7JY]
——— require transmission organizations to accept bids from aggregators of certain retail customers (see S. 5111), S6740 [16NO]
——— require transmission organizations to allow bids from aggregators of certain retail customers (see H.R. 8738), H7720 [23AU]
Government regulations: delay effectiveness of certain new rules or regulations relative to U.S. energy sector (see S. 3986), S1910 [31MR]
Hurricanes: recognize anniversary and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands in aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see H. Res. 1376), H8010 [20SE]
Hydroelectric power: support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams to increase clean energy production, improve resiliency and reliability of electric grid, and enhance health of rivers and associated wildlife habitats (see S. 5222), S7070 [8DE]
Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1220), H5940 [7JY]
LIHEAP: make supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 8639), H7544 [2AU]
Motor vehicles: develop comprehensive, strategic plan for Federal electric vehicle fleet battery management (see S. 4057), S2092 [7AP] (see H.R. 8969), H8112 [22SE]
National Burn Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 913), H1013 [7FE]
National Energy Transition Endowment and Community Revitalization Corp.: establish (see S. 4183), S2449 [11MY]
National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see S. Res. 765), S4639 [15SE] (see H. Res. 1366), H7965 [19SE]
National Lineman Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 1059), H4443 [14AP]
NRC: assist small businesses that seek to engage in research, development, and deployment of advanced nuclear reactors by delaying certain licensing fees (see H.R. 9045), H8314 [29SE]
NSF: award monetary prize for achievement in electricity storage (see H.R. 9367), H8673 [30NO]
Nuclear energy: support expansion of domestic nuclear energy and advanced nuclear technology as viable source of power in order to promote U.S. nuclear energy leadership and global energy independence (see H. Res. 1311), H7545 [2AU]
Postal Service: prohibit from carrying out contract for procurement of next generation vehicle fleet unless such fleet is at least 75 percent electric or zero emission vehicles (see H.R. 7018), H1422 [9MR]
Power resources: establish new Federal renewable energy use requirements, support equitable transition to clean energy power generation, and require cumulative impact assessments for fossil fuel-fired power plant permitting (see H.R. 6548), H330 [1FE]
——— identify barriers to deployment of hydrogen as fuel source (see H.R. 6780), H1130 [18FE]
——— prioritize U.S. energy independence (see S. 3714), S836 [28FE] (see H.R. 6884), H1207 [1MR]
——— promote competition in area of digital energy management tools, enhance consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information, and allow for adoption of innovative products and services (see H.R. 8519), H7169 [26JY]
——— promote U.S. energy security and independence by bolstering renewable energy supply chains (see S. 4013), S2040 [6AP] (see H.R. 7439), H4431 [7AP]
——— require certain agencies to report to Congress on study on establishing or modifying reliability standard to ensure reliable operation of thermoelectric power plants during droughts (see H.R. 8311), H5940 [7JY]
Public utilities: ensure procedures relative to termination of electric service provide that such service may not be terminated during any extreme heat weather event or extreme cold weather event (see H.R. 9300), H8507 [15NO]
——— recognize access to safe and affordable public services as basic human rights (see H. Res. 1364), H7965 [19SE]
Public works: request President and direct Sec. of Energy to transmit information to House of Representatives on plans to protect baseload bulk power system generation and transmission to maintain system reliability (see H. Res. 1326), H7727 [26AU]
——— support construction of middle mile broadband infrastructure and enhance electric grid (see S. 4763), S3919 [3AU]
Puerto Rico: express continued support and call for Federal Government to expedite rebuilding of electrical grid (see H. Res. 1401), H8221 [28SE]
——— report on progress toward rebuilding electric grid and detail efforts Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding (see H.R. 8292), H5935 [5JY]
Solar energy: apply Buy American Act requirements to solar power purchase agreements (see H.R. 8124), H5645 [16JN]
Southwestern Power Administration Fund: establish (see S. 3719), S875 [1MR]
Taxation: end investment tax credit for offshore wind facilities in U.S. inland navigable waters (see H.R. 7584), H4510 [26AP]
——— establish credit for domestic production of rare earth magnets (see S. 4680), S3782 [28JY]
——— establish program to issue rebates for energy efficiency improvements at industrial facilities (see H.R. 9046), H8314 [29SE]
——— establish tax credit for abatement and sequestration of carbon dioxide equivalent through agricultural methods (see H.R. 9121), H8371 [30SE]
——— impose alternative minimum tax on certain State regulated electric utilities that have not fully adopted climate-resilient infrastructure (see H.R. 9155), H8385 [7OC]
——— increase limitation on credit for biomass stoves and boilers (see S. 5192), S6999 [6DE]
——— prevent double dipping between tax credits and grants or loans for clean vehicle manufacturers (see S. 4939), S4969 [22SE]
——— provide credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles (see H.R. 9481), H8873 [8DE]
——— provide increased tax credit for combined photovoltaic and thermal technology (see H.R. 8317), H5940 [7JY]
Transportation: establish national network of electric vehicle charging stations (see H.R. 9182), H8395 [14OC]
TVA: reform ratemaking authorities (see H.R. 9042), H8314 [29SE]
——— require certain Board of Directors meetings to be transparent and open to public (see H.R. 6664), H1112 [9FE]
Virgin Islands: laud citizens for their perseverance, grit, and tenacity through major disasters in aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria and support for congressional disaster funding (see H. Res. 1337), H7741 [9SE]
Western Area Power Administration: provide firm electric service customers with credits from shortfalls in generation from certain Bureau of Reclamation hydroelectric facilities (see H.R. 9563), H9853 [14DE]
Letters
Prioritize U.S. energy independence: Louisiana constituent, S3515 [20JY]
Reform Federal permitting process to expedite certain fossil fuel projects: several environmental and civil rights organizations, S4502 [8SE]
——— several Representatives, S4502 [8SE]
Remarks in House
Benton Rural Electric Association: anniversary, E370 [7AP]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration, H4563–H4568 [27AP], H8324 [30SE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to energy policy, H4810, H4850 [11MY], H4876, H4877 [12MY], H4924, H4957–H4959 [13MY], H5093, H5094 [17MY], H8735 [5DE], H8826 [8DE], H9744, H9842 [14DE]
California: impact of government regulations on water supply and storage and agriculture, H8555 [17NO], H9698 [13DE]
Dept. of Defense: transition nontactical vehicle fleet to electric or other zero emission vehicles (H.R. 7379), E352 [4AP]
Dept. of Energy: advance development and commercialization of clean power technology through innovation and clean energy standards, H825 [2FE]
——— establish program to provide assistance for low-income solar projects, H825 [2FE], H5324 [7JN]
——— establish programs and authorities to facilitate U.S. commercial application of clean energy and related technologies, H7266 [28JY]
——— require reporting relative to certain cost-share requirements (H.R. 6933), H7091, H7092 [26JY], H7197, H7223 [27JY]
Dept. of Transportation: prohibit funding for purchase of electric vehicles, H6848 [19JY]
EPA: rulemaking authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under Clean Air Act, E868 [23AU]
FERC: initiate rulemaking to reform interregional transmission planning process, H9692 [13DE]
Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation: establish, H7381 [28JY]
Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities, H3977 [30MR], H4021 [31MR]
Hurricanes: disaster assistance to Puerto Rico, H8125 [28SE]
LIHEAP: funding, H20 [11JA]
Postal Service: purchase of electric or zero emission vehicles, H9919 [21DE]
Power resources: national energy policy, H1336 [8MR], H5404 [8JN], H5688 [21JN]
——— prioritize U.S. energy independence, H1214 [2MR], H1324 [7MR], H1345 [8MR]
——— promote development of offshore wind lease sales, H3921 [29MR]
——— transition away from fossil fuel energy sources to clean and renewable energy in order to ensure energy security for U.S. and its allies, H3785 [17MR]
Public utilities: recognize access to safe and affordable public services as basic human rights (H. Res. 1364), H8020 [21SE]
Taxation: establish tax credit for production of electricity using nuclear power, H7665 [12AU]
——— extend certain tax credits relative to electric cars, H3813 [17MR]
——— increase energy credit for solar facilities placed in service with low-income communities, H7664, H7701 [12AU]
——— provide investment and production tax credits for emerging energy technologies (H.R. 4720), H7401 [28JY]
——— provide investment tax credits for energy storage technologies, H7664 [12AU]
Virgin Islands: economic outlook, H337 [2FE]
Remarks in Senate
Beta Technologies, Inc.: tribute to innovation in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft industry, S2700 [25MY]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration, S5118 [28SE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to energy policy, S3665–S3668, S3671 [26JY], S4498 [8SE], S4552 [13SE], S4881, S4894 [21SE], S4946 [22SE], S5144 [28SE], S6876 [30NO]
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (company): tribute, S219 [13JA]
Dept. of Energy: complete and publish study and develop plan relative to ability of electric system to meet electricity demand of new electric vehicle charging infrastructure (S. 4148), S2360 [5MY]
——— establish program to provide Federal financial assistance to support advanced nuclear reactors and associated supply chain infrastructure (S. 3428), S10104 [22DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: guidance relative to transferable tax credits to promote development of clean energy technologies, S4166 [6AU]
Energy Efficiency Day: designate (S. Res. 799), S5112 [27SE]
EPA: prohibit funding for certain activities under Clean Air Act relative to greenhouse gas emissions, S4178 [6AU]
FAA: establish grant program to incentivize energy resilience of air carrier airports to acquire or install electric infrastructure for on-site renewable energy generation and storage (S. 4727), S3863 [2AU]
Federal Columbia River Power System: funding, S3774 [28JY]
5 Star Electric, LLC: tribute, S219 [13JA]
Government regulations: delay effectiveness of certain new rules or regulations relative to U.S. energy sector (S. 3986), S2927–S2930 [14JN]
——— delay effectiveness of certain new rules or regulations relative to U.S. energy sector (S. 3986), unanimous-consent request, S2929 [14JN]
Motor vehicles: develop comprehensive, strategic plan for Federal electric vehicle fleet battery management (S. 4057), S4624 [14SE]
——— make clean vehicles more affordable, make charging infrastructure more accessible, and revitalize U.S. electric motor vehicle manufacturing, S761 [17FE]
National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (S. Res. 765), S5164 [28SE]
Postal Service: authorize funding for purchase of electric or zero-emission vehicles, S925 [2MR]
Power resources: national energy policy, S761 [17FE], S1206 [16MR]
——— prioritize U.S. energy independence (S. 3714), S929 [2MR]
——— prohibit funding for clean and renewable energy programs which lead to inflation and increased energy prices, S2315 [4MY]
——— promote domestic energy production and require onshore oil and natural gas lease sales, development of renewable energy on public lands, and offshore oil and natural gas and wind lease sales (S. 3214), S978–S980 [3MR], S2928 [14JN]
——— promote domestic energy production and require onshore oil and natural gas lease sales, development of renewable energy on public lands, and offshore oil, natural gas, wind lease sales (S. 3214), unanimous-consent request, S979, S980 [3MR]
——— reduce reliance on Russian energy resources by expediting U.S. natural gas exports, financing solar panels in North Africa, and establishing Operation Warp Speed for energy, S1142–S1144 [14MR]
——— reform Federal permitting process to expedite certain fossil fuel projects, S4501–S4503 [8SE], S5117 [28SE]
——— transition away from fossil fuel energy sources to clean and renewable energy in order to ensure energy security, S4547–S4549 [13SE]
——— transition away from fossil fuel energy sources to clean and renewable energy in order to ensure energy security for U.S. and its allies, S973–S975 [3MR], S1726 [23MR], S1765–S1767 [24MR]
Taxation: establish advanced solar manufacturing production credit, S2646 [24MY]
——— establish production and investment tax credits related to production of clean hydrogen, S4165, S4166 [6AU]
——— heavy commercial electric vehicle tax credit, S4167 [6AU]
——— modify electric vehicle tax credit, S4198 [6AU]
Reports
2022 Summer Reliability Assessment (excerpt): North American Electric Reliability Corp., H7684 [12AU]
Reports filed
Cost-Share Accountability Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 6933) (H. Rept. 117–367), H5545 [14JN]
Energizing Technology Transfer Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4606) (H. Rept. 117–453), H7715 [19AU]
Request President and Direct Sec. of Energy To Transmit Plans To Protect Baseload Bulk Power System Generation and Transmission To Maintain System Reliability: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. 1326) (H. Rept. 117–535), H8369 [30SE]
Strategic EV Management Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 4057) (S. Rept. 117–139), S3914 [3AU]
Texts of
H.R. 6933, Cost-Share Accountability Act, H7091 [26JY], H7202, H7227 [27JY]
S. 4057, Strategic EV Management Act, S4624 [14SE]
S. 4939, Ending Duplicative Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act, S4972 [22SE]
S. 5111, Responsive Energy Demand Unlocks Clean Energy Act, S6743 [16NO]
S. Res. 765, National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, S4642 [15SE]
S. Res. 799, Energy Efficiency Day, S5057 [27SE]