S 1283 · 114th Congress · Energy

A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal certain programs, to establish a coal technology program, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2015-05-11· Sponsored by Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]· Senate

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Latest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-118.(2015-05-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal: (1) the coal and related technologies program; (2) the carbon capture research, development and demonstration program; and (3) the Clean Coal Power Initiative. In lieu of those programs the Department of Energy (DOE) shall establish a coal technology program encompassing: (1) research and development, (2) large-scale pilot projects, and (3) demonstration projects. DOE must develop performance standards that include: ensuring reliable, low cost power from new and existing coal plants; addressing carbon dioxide emissions through high efficiency platforms and carbon capture from new and existing coal plants; support flexible baseload operations for new and existing applications of coal generation; and validate geologic storage of large volumes of anthropogenic sources of carbon dioxide and the infrastructure needed to support a carbon dioxide use and storage industry.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat