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Bill100th CongressFiled May 28, 1987Energy
S. 1294

Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1988

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Aug 9, 1988)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to implement a research program regarding: (1) fuel cell use of methane gas generated from biomass forms; (2) technologies using renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar energy) to produce hydrogen for fuel cell use; and (3) fuel cell technology for electric power production as backup spinning reserve components to renewable power systems in rural and isolated areas.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, private research laboratories. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding the fuel cell research program by September 30, 1991.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990.

What just happenedSep 22, 1988

Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R. 4226.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D3 R
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  1. Sep 22, 1988CommitteeH19200

    Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R. 4226.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  2. Aug 23, 1988CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

    Energy Research and Development Subcommittee
  3. Aug 11, 1988IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  4. Aug 9, 1988Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  5. Aug 9, 1988Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  6. Aug 5, 1988Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 873.

  7. Aug 5, 1988Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 100-457.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Aug 5, 1988Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 100-457.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Jul 27, 1988Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Nov 13, 1987Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Energy Department, OMB.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Sep 23, 1987Committee

    Subcommittee on Research and Development. Hearings held.

    Energy Subcommittee
  12. Sep 23, 1987Committee

    Subcommittee on Research and Development. Hearings held.

    Energy Subcommittee
  13. May 28, 1987Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Research and Development.

    Energy Subcommittee
  14. May 28, 1987IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. May 28, 1987IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedAug 9, 198835
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to implement a research program regarding: (1) fuel cell use of methane gas generated from biomass forms; (2) technologies using renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar energy) to produce hydrogen for fuel cell use; and (3) fuel cell technology for electric power production as backup spinning reserve components to renewable power systems in rural and isolated areas.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, private research laboratories. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding the fuel cell research program by September 30, 1991.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 5, 198801
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 100-457)

Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to implement a research program regarding: (1) fuel cell use of methane gas generated from biomass forms; (2) technologies using renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar energy) to produce hydrogen for fuel cell use; and (3) fuel cell technology for electric power production as backup spinning reserve components to renewable power systems in rural and isolated areas.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, private research laboratories. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding the fuel cell research program by September 30, 1991.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990.

Introduced in SenateMay 28, 198700

Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to implement a research program regarding: (1) fuel cell use of methane gas generated from biomass forms; (2) technologies using renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar energy) to produce hydrogen for fuel cell use; and (3) fuel cell technology for electric power production as backup spinning reserve components to renewable power systems in rural and isolated areas.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, private research laboratories. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding the fuel cell research program.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988.

Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1988 — Informed