Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978
For Solar Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 1974, please see
House Science and Technology, Senate Commerce, Science, and TransportationPassed the House on June 28, 1978 (385-14) Passed the Senate on October 10, 1978 (Passed, in lieu of S. 3392) Signed into law by President Jimmy Carter
on November 4, 1978Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978 is a United States statute authorizing the research and development of photovoltaic systems utilizing solar irradiance or sunlight as a source for electricity generation. The Act of Congress promotes energy conservation by the displacement of conventional energy systems dependent upon alternative fuel and fossil fuel resources.
The H.R. 12874 legislation was passed by the 95th U.S. Congressional session and enacted into law by the 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter on November 4, 1978.[1][2]
Provisions of the Act
Title 42 United States Code Chapter 71 and Subchapter III was compiled as fourteen code of law sections based on U.S. Congressional findings regarding potential benefits of solar power and declaration of a renewable energy policy.
- 42 U.S.C. § 5581 - Congressional findings and declaration of policy
- 42 U.S.C. § 5582 - Definitions
- 42 U.S.C. § 5583 - Establishment and promotion of research, development, and demonstration programs
- 42 U.S.C. § 5584 - Federal assistance application procedures; selection of applicants; agreements; financial assistance; observation and monitoring of photovoltaic systems; reports; projects and activities
- 42 U.S.C. § 5585 - Contracts, grants and arrangements
- 42 U.S.C. § 5586 - Test procedures and performance criteria
- 42 U.S.C. § 5587 - Supervision of research, development, and demonstration programs
- 42 U.S.C. § 5588 - Solar Photovoltaic Energy Advisory Committee
- 42 U.S.C. § 5589 - Promotion and facilitation of practical use of photovoltaic energy
- 42 U.S.C. § 5590 - Submittal to Congressional committees of plan for demonstrating applications of photovoltaic systems and facilitating use in other nations; encouragement of international participation and cooperation; coordination and consistency of plan and international activities with similar activities and programs
- 42 U.S.C. § 5591 - Participation of small business concerns
- 42 U.S.C. § 5592 - Priorities
- 42 U.S.C. § 5593 - Construction with National Energy Conservation Policy Act
- 42 U.S.C. § 5594 - Authorization of appropriations
Associated United States Federal Statute
United States legislation supportive of a solar energy program for the demonstration, development, and research in the United States.
| Date of Enactment | Public Law Number | Statute Citation | Legislative Bill | Presidential Administration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 1974 | P.L. 93-473 | 88 Stat. 1431 | S. 3234 | Gerald Ford |
See also
References
- ^ "Jimmy Carter, Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978 ~ Statement on Signing H.R. 12874 Into Law". The American Presidency Project ~ John Woolley and Gerhard Peters. University of California - Santa Barbara. November 4, 1978.
- ^ Carter, Jimmy E. (November 4, 1978). "Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978: Statement on Signing H.R. 12874 Into Law - November 4, 1978". Internet Archive. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service. pp. 1964–1965.
United States Presidential Communiqués
| ☆ Carter, Jimmy E. (January 25, 1979). "The State of the Union ~ Annual Message to the Congress" [Energy, Solar Energy, and Other Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration]. Internet Archive. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service. pp. 147–149. |
| ☆ "Jimmy Carter, Solar Energy Remarks Announcing Administration Proposals". The American Presidency Project ~ John Woolley and Gerhard Peters. University of California - Santa Barbara. June 20, 1979. |
| ☆ "Jimmy Carter, Solar Energy Message to the Congress". The American Presidency Project ~ John Woolley and Gerhard Peters. University of California - Santa Barbara. June 20, 1979. |
| ☆ Carter, Jimmy E. (June 20, 1979). "Solar Energy ~ Remarks Announcing Administration Proposals". Internet Archive. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service. pp. 1095–1096. |
| ☆ Carter, Jimmy E. (June 20, 1979). "Solar Energy ~ Message to the Congress". Internet Archive. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service. pp. 1097–1107. |
| ☆ Carter, Jimmy E. (January 21, 1980). "The State of the Union ~ Annual Message to the Congress" [Creating Energy Security, Energy Conservation, and Solar Energy]. Internet Archive. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service. pp. 130–131. |
Bibliography
- "Photovoltaic Conversion of Solar Energy for Terrestrial Applications". Internet Archive. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 1973.
- "Opportunities to Improve Planning for Solar Energy Research and Development" (PDF). U.S. GAO ~ EMD-77-8. U.S. Government Accountability Office. November 30, 1976.
- "The Multiprogram Laboratories: A National Resource for Nonnuclear Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration" (PDF). U.S. GAO ~ EMD-78-62. U.S. Government Accountability Office. May 22, 1978.
- "Department of Energy Expenditures in Connection with Solar Energy Programs" (PDF). U.S. GAO ~ EMD-78-107. U.S. Government Accountability Office. September 7, 1978.
- "Opportunities for Improving Program Planning for Photovoltaic Research and Development" (PDF). U.S. GAO ~ EMD-79-40. U.S. Government Accountability Office. April 19, 1979.
- Carroll, Stephen (1979). "Proceedings: Photovoltaics User Review Panel" (PDF). National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Solar Energy Research Institute.
External links
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