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S. 1602 (116th)

BEST Act

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Introduced

22 May 2019

Last action

22 October 2019 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.

Sponsors

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN], Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Energy

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Summary

Better Energy Storage Technology Act or the BEST Act This bill addresses grid-scale energy storage systems. The bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish within its Office of Electricity a research, development, and demonstration program for grid-scale energy storage systems. DOE must enter into agreements to carry out not more than five demonstration projects and develop a 10-year strategic plan and cost targets for grid-scale energy storage systems.

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Timeline

  1. 22 May 2019

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3062-3063)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 May 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 July 2019

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-327.

    Source: Committee

  4. 25 September 2019

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 October 2019

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 22 October 2019

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 116-135.

    Source: Committee

  7. 22 October 2019

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 116-135.

    Source: Committee

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