Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Legislation in the 110th Congress

Sissine, Fred ; Cunningham, Lynn J. ; Gurevitz, Mark

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Energy efficiency;    Energy law and legislation;    Energy policy -- U.S.;    Alternative energy sources;   

RP-ID  :  RL33831
RP-ID  :  RL33831_2008Jun05

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report summarizes action on more than 360 energy efficiency and renewable energy bills introduced during the 110th Congress.1 These bills cover a wide range of policy and issue areas that include appropriations, authorizations, budget, research and development (R&D), grants, loans, financing, regulation (including a renewable fuel standard), tax incentives, goals, plans, impacts, and the environment/climate change.2 Most of these bills have focused on grants and tax incentives. The bills also cover a range of sectors and topics that include buildings, defense, education, federal lands and energy management, farms, American Indians, and international activities. Thus far, the sector of international activities has generated the greatest number of bills. For each bill listed in this report, a brief description and a summary of action are given, including references to committee hearings and reports.