Energy Technology Transfer Act

Bill: 110-hr-85
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2007-01-04 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Agricultural extension work
Agriculture and Food
Air conditioning
Cogeneration of electric power and heat
Commerce
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Energy conservation
Energy efficiency
Energy research
Federal aid to education
Federal aid to research
Heating
Higher education
Industrial engineering
Industrialized building
Nonprofit organizations
Research and development
Research centers
Research grants
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Solar energy
Technology transfer
Wind power

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-04
text: 
Energy Technology Transfer Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to award grants for a five-year period to nonprofit institutions, state and local governments, cooperative extension services, or universities (or consortia thereof) to establish a geographically dispersed network of Advanced Energy Technology Transfer Centers, located in areas the Secretary determines have the greatest need of their services.
 
Requires the Secretary to give priority to applicants already operating or partnered with an outreach program capable of transferring such knowledge and information about advanced energy efficiency methods and technologies.

action_date: 2007-03-08
text: 
 Energy Technology Transfer Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to award grants for a five-year period to nonprofit institutions, state and local governments, cooperative extension services, or institutions of higher education to establish a geographically dispersed network of Advanced Energy Technology Transfer Centers, located in areas the Secretary determines have the greatest need of their services.
 
Requires the Secretary to: (1) give priority to applicants already operating or partnered with an outreach program capable of transferring such knowledge and information about advanced energy efficiency methods and technologies; (2) give preference to those that would significantly expand on or fill a gap in existing programs in a geographical region; and (3) consider the special needs and opportunities for increased energy efficiency for manufactured and site-built housing, including construction, renovation, and retrofit.
 
Sets forth Center activities and operations. Prescribes selection criteria.
 
Prohibits the use of grant funds for facilities construction.

action_date: 2007-03-12
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 8, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Energy Technology Transfer Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to award grants for a five-year period to nonprofit institutions, state and local governments, cooperative extension services, or institutions of higher education to establish a geographically dispersed network of Advanced Energy Technology Transfer Centers, located in areas the Secretary determines have the greatest need of their services.
 
Requires the Secretary to: (1) give priority to applicants already operating or partnered with an outreach program capable of transferring such knowledge and information about advanced energy efficiency methods and technologies; (2) give preference to those that would significantly expand on or fill a gap in existing programs in a geographical region; and (3) consider the special needs and opportunities for increased energy efficiency for manufactured and site-built housing, including construction, renovation, and retrofit.
 
Sets forth Center activities and operations. Prescribes selection criteria.
 
Prohibits the use of grant funds for facilities construction.

action_date: 2007-09-17
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 8, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Energy Technology Transfer Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to award grants for a five-year period to nonprofit institutions, state and local governments, cooperative extension services, or institutions of higher education to establish a geographically dispersed network of Advanced Energy Technology Transfer Centers, located in areas the Secretary determines have the greatest need of their services.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) give priority to applicants already operating or partnered with an outreach program capable of transferring such knowledge and information about advanced energy efficiency methods and technologies; (2) give preference to those that would significantly expand on or fill a gap in existing programs in a geographical region; and (3) consider the special needs and opportunities for increased energy efficiency for manufactured and site-built housing, including construction, renovation, and retrofit.

Sets forth Center activities and operations. Prescribes selection criteria.

Prohibits the use of grant funds for facilities construction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 360.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 110-162.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 110-162.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-112.
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 1 (Roll no. 136). (text: CR H2408-2409)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: 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): 395 - 1 (Roll no. 136).(text: CR H2408-2409)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2418-2419)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: 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.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 85.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2408-2410)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 14.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-38.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-38.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-01-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-01-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-04
text: Introduced in House