Energy Legislation

Question 1

Which bill provides federal government funding for nuclear power?

Answer 1

The FY 2020 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill provides funding for the U.S. Department of Energy’s nuclear programs, and it is being considered by the House Appropriations Committee.

Question 2

What is the Clean Energy Standards Act (CESA)?

Answer 2

It is a new Senate bill introduced by Whitehouse, Schatz, Kaine and others that amends the Public Utility Policy Act of 1978 to require new federal clean energy standards:

Question 3

What are the CESA’s objectives?

Answer 3

To establishe a technology-neutral, market-oriented standard for electric energy generation that:

1) Stimulates clean energy innovation and achieves net-zero emissions in electricity at the lowest cost;
2) Guides investment and regulations to ensure that the US is the leader in the global clean energy transition.
3) Achieve hundreds of billions of benefits in domestic health and environmental benefits:
4) Saves lives in the US.