Better Energy Storage Technology Act or the BEST Act
This bill addresses grid-scale energy storage systems.
The bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish within its Office of Electricity a research, development, and demonstration program for grid-scale energy storage systems.
DOE must enter into agreements to carry out not more than five demonstration projects and develop a 10-year strategic plan and cost targets for grid-scale energy storage systems.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-07 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379. | House floor actions |
| 2020-08-07 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-472. | House floor actions |
| 2020-02-12 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2020-02-12 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2019-12-19 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . | House committee actions |
| 2019-12-19 | Committee | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2019-05-23 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House committee actions |
| 2019-05-23 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House floor actions |
| 2019-05-23 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |