H.R. 2774 Solar Energy Research and Advancement Act of 2007
Semester
The Solar Energy Research and Advancement Act of 2007 supports the research, development, and commercial application of solar energy technologies. Specifically, the bill directs the Secretary of Energy to study methods to integrate concentrating solar power into regional electric transmission systems and to bring this power to growing electric power load pockets across the country. The Workshop group is exploring the problems with current power sources such as coal; issues such as the exposure to heavy metals and run-off from mines and the polluting air emissions of coal burning energy plants. The bill proposes an alternative to coal and other pollution emitting energy sources. The Solar Energy Research and Advancement Act of 2007 aims "to support the research, development, and commercial application of solar energy technologies." Since the midterm briefing on July 16th, the Workshop group has been analyzing the proposed solution of solar energy and learning to describe the science and applicability of the energy source to potential investors and policymakers.