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GA HR1158
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Charles Martin
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AI Summary
- Encourages the federal Administration and Congress to establish a national energy policy that strengthens access to all available domestic energy sources and removes impediments to improve energy affordability and reliability
- Urges the EPA to establish separate greenhouse gas guidelines for coal-fueled electric generating units based on highly efficient technologies (ultrasupercritical and supercritical) without requiring carbon capture and storage (CCS), acknowledging CCS is not yet adequately demonstrated
- Calls on the EPA, U.S. Department of Energy, and Congress to support industry research and development of CCS technologies, including exploration of geological storage opportunities for states like Georgia that lack demonstrated storage locations
- Encourages EPA to closely consult with states when developing Section 111(d) greenhouse gas emission guidelines for existing power plants, recognizing each state's authority to set performance standards based on its power generation mix, electricity costs, reliability needs, and other state-specific factors
- Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit the resolution to the President, EPA, Department of Energy, National Governor's Association, and numerous other federal and state officials and organizations
Legislative Description
Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
3/18/2014
Full Bill Text
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