Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1987

Summary

Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to implement a research program regarding: (1) fuel cell use of methane gas generated from biomass forms; (2) technologies using renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar energy) to produce hydrogen for fuel cell use; and (3) fuel cell technology for electric power production as backup spinning reserve components to renewable power systems in rural and isolated areas. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, private research laboratories. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding the fuel cell research program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988.

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Timeline

1. 28 May 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 May 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 May 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 June 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 May 1987

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Sponsors

• Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6] · D · Sponsor
• · hssy00 · Standing

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