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H.R. 3029 (111th)

A bill to establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems.

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Introduced

24 June 2009

Last action

2 December 2009 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Paul Tonko, Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle power generation systems and to identify the technologies that will lead to gas turbine combined cycle efficiency of 65%. Requires the program to: (1) support first-of-a-kind engineering and detailed gas turbine design for utility-scale electric power generation; (2) include technology demonstration through component testing, subscale testing, and full scale testing in existing fleets; (3) include field demonstrations of the developed technology elements to demonstrate technical and economic feasibility; and (4) assess overall combined cycle system performance. Delineates as the goals of the program: (1) in phase I, to develop the conceptual design of advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least 62% combined cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis and to develop and demonstrate the technology required for advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least 62% combined cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis; and (2) in phase II, to develop the conceptual design for advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve at least 65% combined cycle efficiency on a lower heating value basis. Directs the Secretary, in selecting program proposals, to emphasize the extent to which the proposal will: (1) stimulate the creation or increased retention of jobs in the United States; and (2) promote and enhance U.S. technology leadership.

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Timeline

  1. 24 June 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 June 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 June 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 June 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 July 2009

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 July 2009

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 29 July 2009

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 29 July 2009

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 1 December 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 December 2009

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 196.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 1 December 2009

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-343.

    Source: Committee

  12. 1 December 2009

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 December 2009

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 1 December 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 266 - 118 (Roll no. 911). (text: CR H13368-13369)

    Source: Floor

  15. 1 December 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 266 - 118 (Roll no. 911).(text: CR H13368-13369)

    Source: Floor

  16. 1 December 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13368-13370)

    Source: Floor

  17. 1 December 2009

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  18. 1 December 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3029.

    Source: Floor

  19. 1 December 2009

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-343.

    Source: Committee

  20. 2 December 2009

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

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