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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989

Introduced: March 1, 1989 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 31 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 1989
Laid on the table. See S. 488 for further action.
Nov 17, 1989
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 1989
The House took from the Speaker's table and moved to the consideration of S. 488, a similar measure to H.R. 1216.
Nov 17, 1989
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 17, 1989
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 17, 1989
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Nov 17, 1989
On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 1989
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov 17, 1989
Mr. Morrison (WA) demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
Nov 17, 1989
Mrs. Lloyd moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 14, 1989
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 220.
Nov 14, 1989
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 101-308, Part II.
Oct 25, 1989
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 101-308, Part I.
Oct 24, 1989
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 24, 1989
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Oct 19, 1989
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 19, 1989
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Oct 4, 1989
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 4, 1989
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Sep 27, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Aviation and Materials.
Sep 21, 1989
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Sep 21, 1989
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 1989
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Jun 15, 1989
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 23, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 26, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 13, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Mar 8, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.
Mar 1, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 1, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Mar 1, 1989
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989 - Sets forth specified national goals for the wind, photovoltaics, and solar thermal energy programs.

Requires the Secretary of Energy to submit to the Congress recommendations for specified Department of Energy research and development programs for 1995, including biofuels energy systems, hydrogen energy systems, solar buildings energy systems, ocean energy systems, and geothermal energy. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1993 for: (1) the wind energy research program; (2) the photovoltaic energy systems program; (3) the solar thermal energy systems program; (4) the biofuels energy systems program; (5) hydrogen energy systems; (6) the solar buildings energy systems program; (7) the ocean energy systems program; and (8) the geothermal energy program.

Requires the Secretary to submit an options analysis to the Congress regarding the timely commercialization of specified renewable energy technologies.

Requires the Secretary to recommend to the Congress amounts to be set aside for energy efficiency research and development and demonstration initiatives. Authorizes appropriations for specified energy efficiency research and development programs for FY 1991 through 1993.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 and 1991 for the SP-100 program.

Directs the Secretary to establish joint research and development ventures in specified energy technologies and to report to the Congress on the implementation of such plans. Directs the Secretary to establish the Advisory Committee on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Joint Research and Development Ventures to advise the Secretary regarding solicitation and evaluation criteria for joint research and development ventures, proposals, and project selection. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding actions taken on joint research and development ventures. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1993 for such joint ventures.

Directs the Secretary to recommend to the Congress three additional joint research and development ventures in the fields of renewable energy or energy efficiency technologies for FY 1992.

Requires the Committee on Renewable Energy, Commerce and Trade to report annually to the Congress regarding renewable energy technology exports. Authorizes appropriations for such Committee activities for FY 1991 through 1993.

Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to direct the Secretary to establish an information dissemination program for Federal procurement and loan officers on the benefits of solar heating and cooling technology, including site visits and technical briefings.

Requires the Secretary to make biennial reports to the Congress regarding the research programs and ventures under this Act. Requires each annual submission of the National Energy Policy Plan to be accompanied by a two-year strategic plan for energy technology research, development, and demonstration.

Authorizes the Secretary (with the concurrence of the United States Trade Representative and the Secretary of Commerce) to grant contracts on a preferential basis to domestic firms in lieu of foreign firms in certain circumstances. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on contracts awarded in such circumstances.

What's happening now November 17, 1989

Laid on the table. See S. 488 for further action.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5