An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-304 to make conforming and technical changes; require that at least one demonstration project be awarded in fiscal year 2011 for the demonstration of organic photovoltaic cell technologies; require the Secretary to study potential applications of micropower stations using solar power technology in underserved communities lacking in basic electric or traditional power infrastructure and make recommendations to Congress for increasing access to and implementation of solar technology in such communities; ensure that demonstration project grants authorized under the Act emphasize initiatives that promote accessibility and community implementation of the technology; require the Roadmap Committee to establish demonstration goals with recommended timeframes for improving the cost effectiveness and quality control of domestic manufacturing of implements and devices used in the production of solar energy; permit research and development into photovoltaics and related electronic components, including inverters, charge controllers, and energy monitors; include within the Roadmap the development of best practices for Department of Energy National Labs in their collaborations with institutions of higher education and private industry to bring new solar technologies to the marketplace more effi.iently and effectively; add, within the Photovoltaic Performance Study, an assessment of current consumer solar financing models used to address high upfront costs for the long term economic benefits of solar energy; require the Roadmap Committee to consider technologies used to condition solar energy, including inverters, DC/DC converters, and battery chargers, when determining how and when to integrate solar energy into the electricity grid; include federally-funded research and development centers on the list of entities eligible to receive research, development and demonstration awards; establish a pilot program within the Department of Energy to create grants for projects to protect against solar technology equipment theft, including projects for mapping large-scale solar projects and equipment serial number registries; provide that grant awards could be used for the operation of the project for 3 years using a monitoring methodology approved by the Secretary; require the Roadmap Committee to consider ways to reduce regional disparity in the use of solar technologies; require the Energy Secretary, when appointing members to the Committee, to consider individuals that represent diverse geographic regions of the United States; require that demonstration project awards are located in geographically-dispersed regions of the country and not concentrated in any single geographic region of the country; require the Roadmap Committee to consult with the Interior Department, National Park Service, Defense Department, and the General Services Administration on the potential for solar demonstration projects on Federal lands.
What it does: 29 changes: rewrites 4 provisions, inserts text in 14 places, strikes text in 2 places, replaces text in 4 places, renumbers 3 times, adds 2 sections
Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN)Description
Manager's amendment makes sundry technical and conforming changes.
What it changes
29 changes to H.R. 3585 · 3 shown in the bill's text
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Change 1: Rewrites paragraph (1)
Removes paragraph (1) of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (1) photovoltaics and related electronic components, including inverters, charge controllers, and energy monitors;
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Page 4, line 21, amend paragraph (1) to read as follows:
Change 2: Inserts “Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers,” after “national laboratories,”
In H.R. 3585 · Reported in House
(b) Awards.--The Secretary shall provide awards under this section to promote a diversity of research, development, and demonstration activities for solar technology on a merit-reviewed, competitive basis to--
(1) academic institutions, national laboratories, [inserted: Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers, ]Federal research agencies, State research agencies, nonprofit research organizations, industrial entities, or consortia thereof for research, development, and demonstration activities; and
(2) industry-led consortia for research, development, and demonstration of advanced techniques for manufacturing a variety of solar energy products.
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Page 5, line 16, insert “Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers,” after “national laboratories,”.
Change 3: Rewrites subsection (e)
Removes subsection (e) of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (e) Limitation.--The Department of Energy shall provide awards to projects for research, development, and demonstration of solar technologies and solar manufacturing in the United States.
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Page 6, lines 9 through 12, amend subsection (e) to read as follows:
Change 4: Strikes “and”
Struck: and
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Page 8, line 9, strike “and”.
Change 5: Inserts “and” after the semicolon
Inserted: and
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Page 8, line 11, insert “and” after the semicolon.
Change 6: Inserts new text on page 8, line 11
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (v) the technologies used to condition solar energy, including inverters, DC/DC converters, and battery chargers;
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Page 8, after line 11, insert the following new clause:
Change 7: Replaces “; and” with new text
Struck: ; and
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Page 8, line 21, strike “; and” and insert a semicolon.
Change 8: Renumbers subparagraph (H) as (I)
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Page 8, line 22, redesignate subparagraph (H) as subparagraph (I).
Change 9: Inserts new text on page 8, line 21
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (H) ways to reduce regional disparity in the use of solar technologies; and
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Page 8, after line 21, insert the following new subparagraph:
Change 10: Strikes “and”
Struck: and
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Page 9, line 8, strike “and”.
Change 11: Replaces the semicolon on page 9, line 11 with “; and”
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Page 9, line 11, strike the semicolon and insert “; and”.
Change 12: Inserts new text on page 9, line 11
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (E) improving the cost effectiveness and quality control of domestic manufacturing of implements and devices used in the production of solar energy;
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Page 9, after line 11, insert the following new subparagraph:
Change 13: Renumbers paragraphs (4) and (5) as (5) and (6)
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Page 9, lines 12 and 15, redesignate paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively.
Change 14: Inserts new text on page 9, line 11
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (4) identify best practices for Department of Energy national laboratories in their collaborations with institutions of higher education and private industry to more efficiently and effectively bring new solar technologies to the marketplace;
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Page 9, after line 11, insert the following new paragraph:
Change 15: Inserts new text on page 10, line 3
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (d) Consultation.--The Solar Roadmap Committee shall consult with the Department of the Interior, the National Park Service, the Department of Defense, and the General Services Administration on the potential for solar demonstration projects on Federal lands.
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Page 10, after line 3, insert the following new subsection:
Change 16: Inserts “, solar applications developers,” after “including manufacturers”
In H.R. 3585 · Reported in House
(1) In general.--The Solar Technology Roadmap Committee shall consist of at least 11 members. Each member shall be appointed by the Secretary from among subject matter experts representing--
(A) different sectors of the domestic solar technology industry, including manufacturers
[struck: ][inserted: , solar applications developers, ]and equipment suppliers;(B) national laboratories;
Original wording
Page 10, line 15, insert “, solar applications developers,” after “including manufacturers”.
Change 17: Inserts new text on page 12, line 21
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (7) Geographic distribution.--The Secretary shall consider individuals that represent diverse geographic regions of the United States for membership of the Committee.
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Page 12, after line 21, insert the following new paragraph:
Change 18: Inserts “, applications,” after “solar technologies”
…solar technologies[inserted: , applications,]…
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Page 13, line 3, insert “, applications,” after “solar technologies”.
Change 19: Renumbers subsection (e) as (f)
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Page 13, line 16, redesignate subsection (e) as subsection (f).
Change 20: Inserts new text on page 13, line 15
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (e) Limitation.--The Committee shall provide guidance on technological goals and activities but, consistent with requirements for the selection of recipients of funding on a merit-reviewed, competitive basis under section 101(b), shall not recommend or select specific recipients of funds.
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Page 13, after line 15, insert the following new subsection:
Change 21: Rewrites subparagraph (A)
Removes subparagraph (A) of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (A) are located in geographically dispersed regions of the country and are not concentrated in any single geographical region of country;
Original wording
Page 14, lines 17 and 18, amend subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
Change 22: Inserts “, as well as promote accessibility and community implementation of demonstrated technolog…” after “energy costs”
In H.R. 3585 · Reported in House
(G) demonstrate positive environmental performance through life-cycle analysis;
(H) provide the greatest potential to reduce energy costs
[struck: ][inserted: , as well as promote accessibility and community implementation of demonstrated technologies, ]for consumers;(I) promote overall electric infrastructure reliability and sustainability should grid functions be disrupted or damaged; and
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Page 15, line 10, insert “, as well as promote accessibility and community implementation of demonstrated technologies,” after “energy costs”.
Change 23: Rewrites paragraph (5)
Removes paragraph (5) of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (5) operation for a minimum of 3 years, using a monitoring methodology approved by Secretary; and
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Page 16, lines 3 and 4, amend paragraph (5) to read as follows:
Change 24: Inserts new text on page 16, line 19
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (f) Organic Photovoltaic Cell Technologies.--At least 1 demonstration project awarded under this section during fiscal year 2011 shall be for the demonstration of organic photovoltaic cell technologies.
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Page 16, after line 19, insert the following new subsection:
Change 25: Replaces “; and” with new text
Struck: ; and
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Page 17, line 17, strike “; and” and insert a semicolon.
Change 26: Replaces the period on page 17, line 21 with “; and”
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Page 17, line 21, strike the period and insert “; and”.
Change 27: Inserts new text on page 17, line 21
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (6) assessment of current financing models available to consumers used to offset high upfront costs by accounting for the long term economic benefits of solar energy.
Original wording
Page 17, after line 21, insert the following new paragraph:
Change 28: Adds SEC. 107. REPORT on page 18, line 4
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: SEC. 107. REPORT.
Inserted: Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall commence a study evaluating potential applications of micro power stations using solar power technology in underserved communities lacking in basic electric or traditional power infrastructure, and make recommendations to Congress for increasing access to and implementation of solar energy technology in such underserved communities.
Original wording
Page 18, after line 4, insert the following new section:
Change 29: Adds SEC. 111. SOLAR TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT THEFT on page 20, line 9
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: SEC. 111. SOLAR TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT THEFT.
Inserted: (a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall establish a pilot program to make grants for projects to protect against solar technology equipment theft, including projects for mapping of large-scale solar projects and equipment serial number registries.
Inserted: (b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the establishment of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall transmit to the Congress a report on the effectiveness of projects supported under this section, which shall include recommendations for the continuation or alteration of the program under this section or any other appropriate Federal legislation.
Original wording
Page 20, after line 9, insert the following new section:
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Page 18, line 5, and page 19, lines 18 and 22, redesignate sections 107 through 109 as sections 108 through 110, respectively.
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As printed
Page 4, line 21, amend paragraph (1) to read as follows:
(1) photovoltaics and related electronic components, including inverters, charge controllers, and energy monitors;
Page 5, line 16, insert “Federally-Funded Research and Development Centers,” after “national laboratories,”.
Page 6, lines 9 through 12, amend subsection (e) to read as follows:
(e) Limitation.--The Department of Energy shall provide awards to projects for research, development, and demonstration of solar technologies and solar manufacturing in the United States.
Page 8, line 9, strike “and”.
Page 8, line 11, insert “and” after the semicolon.
Page 8, after line 11, insert the following new clause:
(v) the technologies used to condition solar energy, including inverters, DC/DC converters, and battery chargers;
Page 8, line 21, strike “; and” and insert a semicolon.
Page 8, line 22, redesignate subparagraph (H) as subparagraph (I).
Page 8, after line 21, insert the following new subparagraph:
(H) ways to reduce regional disparity in the use of solar technologies; and
Page 9, line 8, strike “and”.
Page 9, line 11, strike the semicolon and insert “; and”.
Page 9, after line 11, insert the following new subparagraph:
(E) improving the cost effectiveness and quality control of domestic manufacturing of implements and devices used in the production of solar energy;
Page 9, lines 12 and 15, redesignate paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively.
Page 9, after line 11, insert the following new paragraph:
(4) identify best practices for Department of Energy national laboratories in their collaborations with institutions of higher education and private industry to more efficiently and effectively bring new solar technologies to the marketplace;
Page 10, after line 3, insert the following new subsection:
(d) Consultation.--The Solar Roadmap Committee shall consult with the Department of the Interior, the National Park Service, the Department of Defense, and the General Services Administration on the potential for solar demonstration projects on Federal lands.
Page 10, line 15, insert “, solar applications developers,” after “including manufacturers”.
Page 12, after line 21, insert the following new paragraph:
(7) Geographic distribution.--The Secretary shall consider individuals that represent diverse geographic regions of the United States for membership of the Committee.
Page 13, line 3, insert “, applications,” after “solar technologies”.
Page 13, line 16, redesignate subsection (e) as subsection (f).
Page 13, after line 15, insert the following new subsection:
(e) Limitation.--The Committee shall provide guidance on technological goals and activities but, consistent with requirements for the selection of recipients of funding on a merit-reviewed, competitive basis under section 101(b), shall not recommend or select specific recipients of funds.
Page 14, lines 17 and 18, amend subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
(A) are located in geographically dispersed regions of the country and are not concentrated in any single geographical region of country;
Page 15, line 10, insert “, as well as promote accessibility and community implementation of demonstrated technologies,” after “energy costs”.
Page 16, lines 3 and 4, amend paragraph (5) to read as follows:
(5) operation for a minimum of 3 years, using a monitoring methodology approved by Secretary; and
Page 16, after line 19, insert the following new subsection:
(f) Organic Photovoltaic Cell Technologies.--At least 1 demonstration project awarded under this section during fiscal year 2011 shall be for the demonstration of organic photovoltaic cell technologies.
Page 17, line 17, strike “; and” and insert a semicolon.
Page 17, line 21, strike the period and insert “; and”.
Page 17, after line 21, insert the following new paragraph:
(6) assessment of current financing models available to consumers used to offset high upfront costs by accounting for the long term economic benefits of solar energy.
Page 18, line 5, and page 19, lines 18 and 22, redesignate sections 107 through 109 as sections 108 through 110, respectively.
Page 18, after line 4, insert the following new section:
SEC. 107. REPORT.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall commence a study evaluating potential applications of micro power stations using solar power technology in underserved communities lacking in basic electric or traditional power infrastructure, and make recommendations to Congress for increasing access to and implementation of solar energy technology in such underserved communities.
Page 20, after line 9, insert the following new section:
SEC. 111. SOLAR TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT THEFT.
(a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall establish a pilot program to make grants for projects to protect against solar technology equipment theft, including projects for mapping of large-scale solar projects and equipment serial number registries.
(b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the establishment of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall transmit to the Congress a report on the effectiveness of projects supported under this section, which shall include recommendations for the continuation or alteration of the program under this section or any other appropriate Federal legislation.
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House amendment offered
October 22, 2009
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House amendment offered
October 22, 2009
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 22, 2009 • 12:57 PM
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
October 22, 2009 • 12:57 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Gordon (TN).(consideration: CR H11605-11606; text: CR H11605)
October 22, 2009 • 12:50 PM
Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Gordon (TN). (consideration: CR H11605-11606; text: CR H11605)
October 22, 2009 • 12:50 PM
On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
October 22, 2009 • 12:57 PM