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S. 1686 (99th)
Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1985
Introduced
20 September 1985
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Status
Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-595.
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Summary
Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1985 - 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 1986.
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summary · EN · 20 September 1985
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/senate-bill/1686
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