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HR 3029 111th Congress House Energy Advanced technology and technological innovations Electric power generation and transmission Energy efficiency and conservation Energy research Oil and gas Research administration and funding Research and development

A bill to establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems.

Introduced: June 24, 2009 Introduced by: Tonko, Paul Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 2, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 1, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 1, 2009
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 1, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 266 - 118 (Roll no. 911). (text: CR H13368-13369)
Dec 1, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 266 - 118 (Roll no. 911).(text: CR H13368-13369)
Dec 1, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13372)
Dec 1, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 1, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3029.
Dec 1, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13368-13370)
Dec 1, 2009
Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 1, 2009
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-343.
Dec 1, 2009
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 196.
Jul 29, 2009
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2009
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2009
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jun 25, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Jun 24, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Jun 24, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 1, 2009 House · vote #911 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 266–118 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in power generation systems and to identify the technologies that will lead to gas turbine combined cycle efficiency of 65% or simple cycle efficiency of 50%.

Requires the program to: (1) support first-of-a-kind engineering and detailed gas turbine design for megawatt-scale and utility-scale electric power generation; (2) include technology demonstration through component testing, subscale testing, and full scale testing in existing fleets; (3) include field demonstrations of the developed technology elements to demonstrate technical and economic feasibility; and (4) assess overall combined cycle and simple cycle system performance.

Sets forth as program goals: (1) in phase I, to develop the conceptual design of, and to develop and demonstrate the technology required for, advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least 62% combined cycle efficiency or 47% simple cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis; and (2) in phase II, to develop the conceptual design for advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least 65% combined cycle efficiency or 50% simple cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis.

Directs the Secretary, in selecting program proposals, to emphasize the extent to which the proposal will: (1) stimulate the creation or increased retention of jobs in the United States; and (2) promote and enhance U.S. technology leadership.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now December 2, 2009

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 3