H.R. 1534
Funds research on lower-emission cement and asphalt
The Department of Energy would run a seven-year program to research and demonstrate lower-emission ways to make cement, concrete, and asphalt, with projects run by companies, schools, nonprofits, and governments.
- Program ends seven years after the bill becomes law
- Focuses on carbon capture, energy-efficient processes, and new materials
- Department of Energy can pick government, nonprofit, school, and private groups for projects
- Projects can be stopped if lower-emission products are widely sold at reasonable prices
Passed the House · Senate's turn