Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a temporary program that supports advanced production of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt.

Highlights:

• Requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a temporary program that supports advanced production of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that the program must support research, development, and commercial application of production processes for low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are more cost-effective, durable, or resource-efficient (i.e., advanced production) (Sec. 2).

• Requires that the program particularly focus on carbon capture technologies, energy-efficient processes, research involving novel materials, and other specified technologies and innovative processes (Sec. 2).

• Requires that DOE must select eligible entities to implement relevant demonstration projects, including (Sec. 2):

• Government;

• Nonprofit;

• Educational; and

• Private sector entities.

• Specifies that DOE may terminate these projects if it determines that sufficient amounts of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are produced through advanced production are commercially available at reasonable prices (Sec. 2).

• Establishes that the program shall be terminated 7 years after being enacted and signed into law by the President (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text