[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 2310 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2310
To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study regarding codes
and standards for use of energy storage systems across sectors and
demonstrate certain second-life applications of electric vehicle
batteries, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 12, 2021
Mr. King introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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A BILL
To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study regarding codes
and standards for use of energy storage systems across sectors and
demonstrate certain second-life applications of electric vehicle
batteries, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. STUDY OF CODES AND STANDARDS FOR USE OF ENERGY STORAGE
SYSTEMS ACROSS SECTORS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of types and
commercial applications of codes and standards applied to--
(1) stationary energy storage systems;
(2) mobile energy storage systems; and
(3) energy storage systems that move between stationary and
mobile applications, such as electric vehicle batteries or
batteries repurposed for new applications.
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the study conducted under subsection
(a) shall be--
(1) to identify barriers, foster collaboration, and
increase conformity across sectors relating to--
(A) use of emerging energy storage technologies;
and
(B) use cases, such as vehicle-to-grid integration;
(2) to identify all existing codes and standards that apply
to energy storage systems;
(3) to identify codes and standards that require revision
or enhancement;
(4) to enhance the safe implementation of energy storage
systems; and
(5) to receive formal input from stakeholders regarding--
(A) existing codes and standards; and
(B) new or revised codes and standards.
(c) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall consult with all relevant standards-developing
organizations and other entities with expertise regarding energy
storage system safety.
(d) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing
the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).
SEC. 2. DEMONSTRATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY SECOND-LIFE
APPLICATIONS FOR GRID SERVICES.
Section 3201(c) of the Energy Act of 2020 (42 U.S.C. 17232(c)) is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking the period at the end and inserting
``; and'';
(B) by striking ``including at'' and inserting the
following: ``including--
``(A) at''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) 1 project to demonstrate second-life
applications of electric vehicle batteries as
aggregated energy storage installations to provide
services to the electric grid, in accordance with
paragraph (3).'';
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs
(4) and (5), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) Demonstration of electric vehicle battery second-life
applications for grid services.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall enter into
an agreement to carry out a project to demonstrate
second-life applications of electric vehicle batteries
as aggregated energy storage installations to provide
services to the electric grid.
``(B) Purposes.--The purposes of the project under
subparagraph (A) shall be--
``(i) to demonstrate power safety and the
reliability of the applications demonstrated
under the program;
``(ii) to demonstrate the ability of
electric vehicle batteries--
``(I) to provide ancillary services
for grid stability and management; and
``(II) to reduce the peak loads of
homes and businesses;
``(iii) to extend the useful life of
electric vehicle batteries and the components
of electric vehicle batteries prior to the
collection, recycling, and reprocessing of the
batteries and components; and
``(iv) to increase acceptance of, and
participation in, the use of second-life
applications of electric vehicle batteries by
utilities.
``(C) Priority.--In selecting a project to carry
out under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give
priority to projects in which the demonstration of the
applicable second-life applications is paired with 1 or
more facilities that could particularly benefit from
increased resiliency and lower energy costs, such as a
multi-family affordable housing facility, a senior care
facility, and a community health center.''.
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