S. 1172 would direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate the production of clean, renewable energy from municipal solid waste.
Detailed Summary
Rubbish to Renewables Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to fund projects to develop and implement technologies to generate renewable energy from municipal solid waste, generate clean energy jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and conserve landfill space.
Provides that a landfill gas control measure in cap-and-trade legislation enacted after the enactment of this Act that reduces greenhouse gas emissions at a level greater than required under federal, state, or local laws shall be considered to meet additionality criteria under that legislation.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/3/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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