Renewable Energy for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Act
- Last Action
- 5/7/2019
Actions
- 2019-05-07Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
- 2019-04-26Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 2019-04-25Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2019-04-25Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2019-04-25Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2019-04-25Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 2019-04-25Introduced in House
- 2019-04-25Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-04-25 (00)
Renewable Energy for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Act
This bill addresses renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Specifically, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish a grant program under which USDA may award grants for renewable energy systems, energy efficiency activities, energy storage, smart grids, or microgrids. In addition, USDA may award grants to train residents of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands to develop, construct, maintain, or operate renewable energy systems.
The Department of Energy must ensure that its national laboratories offer to provide technical assistance to grant recipients.
The Government Accountability Office must study and report on renewable energy and energy efficiency in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Cosponsors (4)
- Stacey Plaskett (D-VI)
- Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR)
- Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
- Darren Soto (D-FL)
Subjects
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Caribbean area
- Congressional oversight
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Energy research
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Government studies and investigations
- Puerto Rico
- Research administration and funding
- U.S. territories and protectorates
- Virgin Islands
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.