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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-22 | Calendars | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255. | Senate |
| 2019-10-22 | Committee | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 116-135. | Senate |
| 2019-09-25 | Committee | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. | Senate |
| 2019-07-09 | Committee | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-327. | Senate |
| 2019-05-22 | IntroReferral | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3062-3063) | Senate |
| 2019-05-22 | IntroReferral | Introduced in Senate | Library of Congress |