Bill Summary
The Integrated Energy Systems Act of2020 aims to establish an integrated energy systems research, development, and demonstration program under the direction of the Secretary of Energy. This program will focus on maximizing energy production and efficiency, developing energy systems that combine nuclear energy with renewable, fossil, and storage energy, and expanding the use of emissions-reducing technologies in non-electric sectors. The program will be carried out in partnership with various government agencies, National Laboratories, universities, and the private sector. The Secretary will set specific goals and milestones for the program and may award grants to support its objectives. The Act also requires the Secretary to report to Congress annually on any duplicative programs.
Possible Impacts
1. The establishment of the Integrated Energy Systems Program could affect people by increasing energy production and efficiency, potentially leading to lower energy costs for consumers.
2. The program's focus on developing emissions-reducing energy technologies could benefit people by reducing the harmful effects of pollution on public health and the environment.
3. The grants awarded under the program could potentially create job opportunities in the energy industry, benefiting individuals and communities.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7247 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7247
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an integrated energy
systems research, development, and demonstration program, and for other
purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 18, 2020
Mr. Fulcher (for himself and Mr. Simpson) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology
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A BILL
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an integrated energy
systems research, development, and demonstration program, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Integrated Energy Systems Act of
2020''.
SEC. 2. INTEGRATED ENERGY SYSTEMS PROGRAM.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Program.--The term ``program'' means the Integrated
Energy Systems Program established under subsection (b)(1).
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Energy.
(b) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a program,
to be known as the ``Integrated Energy Systems Program''--
(A) to maximize energy production and efficiency;
(B) to develop energy systems involving the
integration of nuclear energy with renewable energy,
fossil energy, and energy storage; and
(C) to expand the use of emissions-reducing energy
technologies into nonelectric sectors to achieve
significant reductions in environmental emissions.
(2) Program administration; partners.--The program shall be
carried out by the Undersecretary of Energy, in partnership
with--
(A) relevant offices within the Department of
Energy;
(B) National Laboratories;
(C) institutions of higher education; and
(D) the private sector.
(3) Goals and milestones.--The Secretary shall establish
quantitative goals and milestones for the program.
(c) Research Areas.--Research areas under the program may include--
(1) technology innovation to further the expansion of
emissions-reducing energy technologies to accommodate a modern,
resilient grid system by--
(A) effectively leveraging multiple energy sources;
(B) enhancing and streamlining engineering design;
(C) carrying out process demonstrations to optimize
performance; and
(D) streamlining regulatory review;
(2) advanced power cycles, energy extraction, and
processing of complex hydrocarbons to produce high-value
chemicals;
(3) efficient use of emissions-reducing energy technologies
for hydrogen production to support transportation and
industrial needs;
(4) enhancement and acceleration of domestic manufacturing
and desalinization technologies and processes by optimally
using clean energy sources;
(5) more effective thermal energy use, transport, and
storage;
(6) the demonstration of nuclear energy delivery for--
(A) the production of chemicals, metals, and fuels;
(B) the capture, use, and storage of carbon;
(C) renewable integration with an integrated energy
system; and
(D) conversion of carbon feedstock, such as coal,
biomass, natural gas, and refuse waste, to higher value
nonelectric commodities;
(7) the development of new analysis capabilities to
identify the best ways--
(A) to leverage multiple energy sources in a given
region; and
(B) to quantify the benefits of integrated energy
systems; and
(8) any other area that, as determined by the Secretary,
meets the purpose and goals of the program.
(d) Grants.--The Secretary may award grants under the program to
support the goals of the program.
SEC. 3. REPORT ON DUPLICATIVE PROGRAMS.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and
annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report
identifying any program that is duplicative of the program established
under section 2(b)(1).
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