Energy policy : issues, actions and consequences / Quentin V. Harris, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Harris, Quentin V.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Energy policy.

Energy policy--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (132 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Energy policy is the manner in which a given entity (often governmental) has decided to address issues of energy development including energy production, distribution and consumption. The attributes of energy policy may include legislation, international treaties, incentives to investment, guidelines for energy conservation, taxation and other public policy techniques. This book explores important issues related to this set of problems which seems to define the 21st century to date.

Contents:

Intro

ENERGY POLICY: ISSUES, ACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1 ENERGY TAX POLICY: HISTORY AND CURRENT ISSUES∗

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND

Energy Tax Policy from 1918 to 1970: Promoting Oil and Gas

Energy Tax Policy During the 1970s: Conservation and Alternative Fuels

Energy Tax Policy in the 1980s: The "Free-Market Approach"

Energy Tax Policy After 1988

ENERGY TAX INCENTIVES IN COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY LEGISLATION SINCE 1998

Brief History of Comprehensive Energy Policy Proposals

Energy Tax Action in the 107th Congress

Energy Tax Action in the 108th Congress

ENERGY ACTION IN THE 109TH CONGRESS

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-58)

The Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act (P.L. 109-222)

The Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-432)

CURRENT POSTURE OF ENERGY TAX POLICY

ENERGY TAX POLICY IN THE 110TH CONGRESS

The (Failed) Compromise Bill

The 2008 Economic Stimulus Bill

Energy Tax Proposals under Congressional Consideration

Likely Effects on Oil and Gas Prices and Oil Import Dependence

Energy Tax Provisions in the Farm Bill (P.L. 110-234)

FOR ADDITIONAL READING

REFERENCE

Chapter 2 ENERGY EFFICIENCY POLICY: BUDGET, ELECTRICITY CONSERVATION, AND FUEL CONSERVATION ISSUES∗

MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Energy Efficiency Concept

Energy Efficiency Drivers

Measuring Energy Efficiency and Energy Savings

DOE Program History

DOE's Strategic and Performance Goals

ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE 109TH CONGRESS

Action in the Second Session

Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT, P.L. 109-58)

EFFICIENCY'S ROLE IN ENERGY SECURITY, BY FUEL

Electricity Demand-Side Management (DSM) To Improve Reliability.

Natural Gas Conservation Through Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Equipment

Petroleum Conservation through Energy Efficiency In Vehicles

ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS TARGETED AT CLIMATE CHANGE

Energy Efficiency and Carbon Dioxide Emissions Projections

International Context and the "No Regrets" Policy

U.S. Climate-Focused Energy Efficiency Programs

California's Regulatory Action on Automobile CO2 Emissions Could Promote Energy Efficiency

LEGISLATION

Appropriations Bills in the Second Session

H.R 5384 (Bonilla)

H.R. 5386 (C. Taylor)

H.R 5427 (Hobson)

H.R 5522 (Kolbe)

Other Public Laws of the 109th Congress

P.L. 109-54 (H.R. 2361)

P.L. 109-171 (S. 1932)

P.L. 109-59 (H.R. 3)

REFERENCES

Congressional Hearings, Reports, and Documents

For Additional Reading

CRS Reports

Websites

Chapter 3 ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT OF 2007: A SUMMARY OF MAJOR PROVISIONS∗

KEY PROVISIONS

Provisions Included

Provisions Excluded

BRIEF SUMMARY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTION

TITLE I: ENERGY SECURITY THROUGH IMPROVED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY

Subtitle A, Increased Corporate Average Fuel Economy

Subtitle B, Improved Vehicle Technology

Subtitle C, Federal Vehicle Fleets

TITLE II: ENERGY SECURITY THROUGH INCREASED PRODUCTION OF BIOFUELS

Subtitle A, Renewable Fuel Standard

Subtitle B, Biofuels Research and Development (R&amp

D)

Subtitle C, Biofuels Infrastructure

Subtitle D, Environmental Safeguards

TITLE III: ENERGY SAVINGS THROUGH IMPROVED STANDARDS FOR APPLIANCES AND LIGHTING

Subtitle A, Appliance Energy Efficiency

Subtitle B, Lighting Energy Efficiency

TITLE IV: ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY

Subtitle A, Residential Building Efficiency.

Subtitle B, High-Performance Commercial Buildings

Subtitle C, High-Performance Federal Buildings

Subtitle D, Industrial Energy Efficiency

Subtitle E, Healthy High-Performance Schools

Subtitle F, Institutional Entities

Subtitle G, Public and Assisted Housing

Subtitle H, General Provisions

TITLE V: ENERGY SAVINGS IN GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

Subtitle A, United States Capitol Complex

Subtitle B, Energy Savings Performance Contracting

Subtitle C, Energy Efficiency in Federal Agencies

Subtitle D, Energy Efficiency of Public Institutions

Subtitle E, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants

TITLE VI: ACCELERATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Subtitle A, Solar Energy

Subtitle B, Geothermal Energy

Subtitle C, Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Technologies

Subtitle D, Energy Storage for Transportation and Electric Power

Subtitle E, Miscellaneous Provisions

TITLE VII: CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION

Subtitle A, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Research, Development, and Demonstration

Subtitle B, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Assessment and Framework

TITLE VIII: IMPROVED MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY POLICY

Subtitle A, Management Improvements

Subtitle B, Prohibitions on Market Manipulation and False Information

TITLE IX: INTERNATIONAL ENERGY PROGRAMS

Subtitle A, Assistance to Promote Clean and Efficient Energy Technologies in Foreign Countries

Subtitle B, International Clean Energy Foundation

Subtitle C, Miscellaneous Provisions

TITLE X: GREEN JOBS

TITLE XI: ENERGY TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Subtitle A, Department of Transportation (DOT)

Subtitle B, Railroads

Subtitle C, Marine Transportation

Subtitle D, Highways

TITLE XII: SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY PROGRAMS

TITLE XIII: SMART GRID

TITLE XIV: POOL AND SPA SAFETY.

TITLE XV: REVENUE PROVISIONS

TITLE XVI: EFFECTIVE DATE

Chapter 4 BIOFUELS INCENTIVES: A SUMMARY OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS∗

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

Renewable Fuel Standard

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS)

Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit

Small Ethanol Producer Credit

Biodiesel Tax Credit

Small Agri-Biodiesel Producer Credit

Renewable Diesel Tax Credit

Special Depreciation Allowance for Cellulosic Biomass

Ethanol Plant Property

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

Bioenergy Program

Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements

Value-Added Producer Grants Program (VAPG)

Biorefinery Development Grants (Unfunded)

Business and Industry (B&amp

I) Guaranteed Loans

Rural Business Enterprise Grants (RBEG)

Other USDA Programs

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)

Biomass Research and Development Initiative

Biorefinery Project Grants

Loan Guarantees for Ethanol and Commercial Byproducts from Cellulose, Municipal Solid Waste, and Sugar Cane

DOE Loan Guarantee Program

Cellulosic Biofuels Production Incentive

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

Import Duty for Fuel Ethanol

APPENDIX. SUMMARY OF FEDERAL INCENTIVES FOR PROMOTING BIOFUELS

Chapter 5 THE CARBON CYCLE: IMPLICATIONS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND CONGRESS∗

CARBON STORAGE, SOURCES, AND SINKS

CARBON FLUX, OR EXCHANGE, WITH THE ATMOSPHERE

CONCLUSIONS

INDEX.

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ISBN:

1-60876-741-8