United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3585 (111th)
Solar Technology Roadmap Act
Introduced
16 September 2009
Last action
8 December 2009 · Committee
Status
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held.
Sponsors
Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]
Subjects
Energy, Climate
Source updated
24 March 2026
Summary
Solar Technology Roadmap Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a program of research, development, and demonstration for solar technology. Requires the Secretary to provide awards to: (1) academic institutions, national laboratories, government research agencies, nonprofit organizations, industrial entities, or consortia thereof for research, development, and demonstration activities; and (2) industry-led consortia for research, development, and demonstration of advanced techniques for manufacturing a variety of solar energy products. Directs the Secretary to establish and provide support for a Solar Technology Roadmap Committee, which shall develop a Solar Technology Roadmap that: (1) presents the best current estimate of the near-, mid-, and long-term research, development, and demonstration needs in solar technology; and (2) provides guidance to the solar technology research, development, and demonstration activities supported by the federal government for meeting national priorities in energy security, U.S. competitiveness, climate change mitigation, and energy diversification. Declares it to be U.S. policy that at least 75% of funding for Department of Energy (DOE) solar technology research, development, and demonstration activities after FY2014 support Roadmap activities. Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to coordinate federal interagency activities identified in and related to the Roadmap. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a program to provide grants for demonstration projects to support the development of solar energy production, consistent with the Roadmap; (2) transmit to Congress the results of a study that analyzes the performance of photovoltaic installations in the United States; (3) award multiyear grants for research, development, and demonstration activities to create innovative and practical approaches to increase reuse and recycling of photovoltaic devices; and (4) establish an initiative to develop a comprehensive physical property database of materials for use in photovoltaic devices.
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Timeline
16 September 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
16 September 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
16 September 2009
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
21 September 2009
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Source: Committee
30 September 2009
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Source: Committee
30 September 2009
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
7 October 2009
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
7 October 2009
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
15 October 2009
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 169.
Source: Calendars
15 October 2009
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-302.
Source: Committee
15 October 2009
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-302.
Source: Committee
20 October 2009
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 846 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3585 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment. All points of order against consideration of he bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Floor
Mr. Gordon (TN) moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 106 (Roll no. 807).
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 106 (Roll no. 807).
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Passed
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H11602-11604)
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H11621)
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3585.
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3585 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3585 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment. All points of order against consideration of he bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregorio Sablan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 846 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 846. (consideration: CR H11596-11616)
Source: Floor
22 October 2009
Passed
Rule H. Res. 846 passed House.
Source: Floor
26 October 2009
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
8 December 2009
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 22 October 2009 · Download file
- Reported in House · 15 October 2009 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 16 September 2009 · Download file
Documents
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 22 October 2009
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Reported in House (text)
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 15 October 2009
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Sponsors
- Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3585) to guide and provide for United States research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies, and for other purposes.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 111-304 to require the Solar Technology Roadmap Committee to submit an annual report to the Secretary of Energy and the Congress on its activities over the prior 12-month period.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-304 to require the Roadmap Committee to provide recommendations to strengthen the use of research and development strategies in making domestic industry more competitive and to assist the commercialization of solar technologies.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-304 to expand the types of technology the Energy Secretary can consider from `solar thermal electric technology' to `solar thermal power technology.' It also would require the Secretary, in carrying out demonstration projects, to include at least 2 solar thermal technology projects, with thermal storage, that generate between 1 and 3 megawatts continuously for a 24-hour period from energy provided entirely by the sun.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-304 to include the development of solar technology products that are water efficient as a focus of the bill.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-304 to include research on solar energy storage technology as eligible for funding under the Secretary of Energy's research and development program.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-304 to clarify that solar thermal technologies and concentrating solar photovoltaic technologies will be included within the scope of the research and development program authorized by the bill.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-304 to make conforming and technical changes; require that at least one demonstration project be awarded in fiscal year 2011 for the demonstration of organic photovoltaic cell technologies; require the Secretary to study potential applications of micropower stations using solar power technology in underserved communities lacking in basic electric or traditional power infrastructure and make recommendations to Congress for increasing access to and implementation of solar technology in such communities; ensure that demonstration project grants authorized under the Act emphasize initiatives that promote accessibility and community implementation of the technology; require the Roadmap Committee to establish demonstration goals with recommended timeframes for improving the cost effectiveness and quality control of domestic manufacturing of implements and devices used in the production of solar energy; permit research and development into photovoltaics and related electronic components, including inverters, charge controllers, and energy monitors; include within the Roadmap the development of best practices for Department of Energy National Labs in their collaborations with institutions of higher education and private industry to bring new solar technologies to the marketplace more effi.iently and effectively; add, within the Photovoltaic Performance Study, an assessment of current consumer solar financing models used to address high upfront costs for the long term economic benefits of solar energy; require the Roadmap Committee to consider technologies used to condition solar energy, including inverters, DC/DC converters, and battery chargers, when determining how and when to integrate solar energy into the electricity grid; include federally-funded research and development centers on the list of entities eligible to receive research, development and demonstration awards; establish a pilot program within the Department of Energy to create grants for projects to protect against solar technology equipment theft, including projects for mapping large-scale solar projects and equipment serial number registries; provide that grant awards could be used for the operation of the project for 3 years using a monitoring methodology approved by the Secretary; require the Roadmap Committee to consider ways to reduce regional disparity in the use of solar technologies; require the Energy Secretary, when appointing members to the Committee, to consider individuals that represent diverse geographic regions of the United States; require that demonstration project awards are located in geographically-dispersed regions of the country and not concentrated in any single geographic region of the country; require the Roadmap Committee to consult with the Interior Department, National Park Service, Defense Department, and the General Services Administration on the potential for solar demonstration projects on Federal lands.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-304 to require the Secretary, when carrying out solar technology demonstration projects, to evaluate the potential to establish large photovoltaic facilities that produce at least 100 gigawatts, including an evaluation of the electrical grid, current, voltage, and energy storage requirements associated with large photovoltaic facilities.
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Sources
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