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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Battery Storage Technology
Record date · January 1, 2015
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing on May 1, 2015, to discuss advancements in for renewable energy. The session featured testimony from Department of Energy officials, national laboratory researchers, and private industry leaders regarding the transition of battery research into commercial applications.
This hearing informs federal policy and research funding priorities for energy storage technologies, which directly impacts the reliability and integration of renewable energy sources into the national power grid.
Who It Affects
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Energy Industry
Companies involved in battery storage and renewable energy development are affected by the research priorities and potential federal support discussed.
Department of Energy
The agency is responsible for managing the energy storage programs and research funding discussed during the hearing.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on May 1, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The session focused on large-scale battery storage and breakthroughs in research and development.
- Witnesses included representatives from the Department of Energy, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Ambri, and Aquion Energy.
- The discussion covered the transition of basic science research into commercial battery storage products.
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- The hearing is documented as Serial No. 114-18 of the 114th Congress.
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The hearing highlights a specific interest in how government-funded basic research is successfully transitioned into private-sector commercial products.
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