42 USC § 18611 - Sense of Congress on accelerating energy innovation

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title: "42 USC § 18611 - Sense of Congress on accelerating energy innovation"
title_number: 42
title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
section_number: "18611"
section_name: "Sense of Congress on accelerating energy innovation"
chapter_number: 161
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
subchapter_number: "I"
subchapter_name: "LABORATORY MODERNIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 115–246, title I, § 103, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3131.)"
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# § 18611. Sense of Congress on accelerating energy innovation

It is the sense of Congress that—

**(1)** although important progress has been made in cost reduction and deployment of clean energy technologies, accelerating clean energy innovation will help meet critical competitiveness, energy security, and environmental goals;

**(2)** accelerating the pace of clean energy innovation in the United States calls for—

**(A)** supporting existing research and development programs at the Department and the world-class National Laboratories;

**(B)** exploring and developing new pathways for innovators, investors, and decision-makers to leverage the resources of the Department for addressing the challenges and comparative strengths of geographic regions; and

**(C)** recognizing the financial constraints of the Department, regularly reviewing clean energy programs to ensure that taxpayer investments are maximized;

**(3)** the energy supply, demand, policies, markets, and resource options of the United States vary by geographic region;

**(4)** a regional approach to innovation can bridge the gaps between local talent, institutions, and industries to identify opportunities and convert United States investment into domestic companies; and

**(5)** Congress, the Secretary, and energy industry participants should advance efforts that promote international, domestic, and regional cooperation on the research and development of energy innovations that—

**(A)** provide clean, affordable, and reliable energy for everyone;

**(B)** promote economic growth;

**(C)** are critical for energy security; and

**(D)** are sustainable without government support.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 115–246, title I, § 103, Sept. 28, 2018, 132 Stat. 3131.)