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S.1553: PEAKER Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced May 11, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 11, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 11, 2021
Bill Summary
Promoting Energy Alternatives is Key to Emission Reductions Act of 2021 or the PEAKER Act of 2021 This bill addresses the emissions from peaker plants and provides financial incentives for renewable energy to reduce the need for peaker plants. Peaker plants are defined as fossil fuel-fired power plants or units of power plants that are run primarily to meet peak electricity demand. In other words, peaker plants are run where there is above...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| May 11, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |