| Bill | S 1359 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | Senate Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019
This bill addresses clean energy standards.
Among other things, the bill
- requires retail electricity suppliers to sell a certain quantity of clean electric energy;
- establishes a federal clean energy credit trading program;
- subjects retail electricity suppliers to civil penalties for noncompliance with requirements;
- establishes a state energy efficiency, clean energy deployment, and electric bill reduction program;
- requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to facilitate coordination between the federal clean energy program and state clean and renewable energy programs;
- requires the National Academy of Sciences to periodically evaluate all aspects of the federal clean energy standard; and
- directs DOE to establish a program for the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of clean energy technologies and portfolios.
Bill Title
Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2019-05-08: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2745-2746)
- 2019-05-08: Introduced in Senate
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.