2021 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 161 - Department of Energy Research and Innovation
Subchapter I - Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer
Sec. 18611 - Sense of Congress on accelerating energy innovation

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 18611 (2021)
Section Name §18611. Sense of Congress on accelerating energy innovation
Section Text

It is the sense of Congress that—

(1) although important progress has been made in cost reduction and deployment of clean energy technologies, accelerating clean energy innovation will help meet critical competitiveness, energy security, and environmental goals;

(2) accelerating the pace of clean energy innovation in the United States calls for—

(A) supporting existing research and development programs at the Department and the world-class National Laboratories;

(B) exploring and developing new pathways for innovators, investors, and decision-makers to leverage the resources of the Department for addressing the challenges and comparative strengths of geographic regions; and

(C) recognizing the financial constraints of the Department, regularly reviewing clean energy programs to ensure that taxpayer investments are maximized;


(3) the energy supply, demand, policies, markets, and resource options of the United States vary by geographic region;

(4) a regional approach to innovation can bridge the gaps between local talent, institutions, and industries to identify opportunities and convert United States investment into domestic companies; and

(5) Congress, the Secretary, and energy industry participants should advance efforts that promote international, domestic, and regional cooperation on the research and development of energy innovations that—

(A) provide clean, affordable, and reliable energy for everyone;

(B) promote economic growth;

(C) are critical for energy security; and

(D) are sustainable without government support.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 115–246, title I, §103, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3131.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 161 - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
SUBCHAPTER I - LABORATORY MODERNIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Sec. 18611 - Sense of Congress on accelerating energy innovation
Contains section 18611
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 132 Stat. 3131
Public Law References Public Law 115-246
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