CONSERVATION OF ENERGY see also Renewable Energy

Amendments

Power resources: modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), H8894, H8919, H8923, H8924, H8925, H8926, H8927, H8928, H8929, H8930, H8931, H8932, H8934, H8935, H8936, H8937, H8938, H8940, H8942, H8943, H8953, H8954, H8956, H8957, H8959, H8960, H8961, H8963, H8964 [2DE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 539), H8663 [1DE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 542), H8882 [2DE]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: appropriately determine the budgetary effects of energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (see S. 765), S1585 [17MR]

Business and industry: clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program (see S. 1038), S2351 [22AP] (see H.R. 504), H531 [22JA]

Climate: protect through increasing renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency standards, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 1971), H2417 [22AP]

Commercial buildings: encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information (see H.R. 1867), H2306 [16AP]

Dept. of Defense: improve energy savings (see S. 1277), S2759 [11MY] (see S. 1528), S3925 [9JN] (see H.R. 3108), H5291 [16JY]

Dept. of Education: promote environmental education (see S. 492), S982 [12FE] (see H.R. 882), H981 [11FE]

——— provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 2763), H4343 [12JN]

Dept. of Energy: add certain medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Program (see S. 1449), S3238 [21MY]

——— advance the integration of clean distributed energy into electric grids (see S. 1201), S2687 [6MY]

——— conduct a study on energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities (see S. 1342), S2933 [14MY]

——— conduct study on technology, potential lifecycle energy savings, and economic impact of recycled carbon fiber (see S. 1432), S3238 [21MY]

——— coordinate provision of energy retrofitting assistance to schools (see S. 523), S983 [12FE]

——— develop a national smart manufacturing plan and provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing programs (see S. 1054), S2352 [22AP] (see H.R. 3266), H5589 [28JY]

——— establish a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers (see S. 1063), S2352 [22AP]

——— establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program (see S. 1275), S2759 [11MY] (see H.R. 2296), H2957 [13MY]

——— establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations for retrofitting nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency improvements (see S. 600), S1161 [26FE] (see H.R. 2132), H2767 [30AP]

——— establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems (see H.R. 2961), H4861 [7JY]

——— establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program (see S. 878), S2040 [26MR]

——— establish an Energy Productivity Innovation Challenge (EPIC) (see S. 893), S2041 [26MR]

——— establish an e-prize competition pilot program to provide financial awards to entities that develop and demonstrate technology that reduces the cost of electricity or space heat in high-cost regions (see S. 1346), S2933 [14MY]

——— establish Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 2073), H2497 [28AP]

——— establish Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as the lead Federal agency for coordinating Federal, State, and local assistance to promote the energy retrofitting of schools (see H.R. 756), H853 [5FE]

——— establish pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy costs and increase resilience to improve security (see H.R. 3525), H6074 [16SE]

——— modify efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters (see S. 259), S541 [27JA] (see H.R. 906), H982 [11FE]

——— prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water (see H.R. 568), H639 [27JA]

——— provide loans and grants for solar installations in low-income and underserved areas (see S. 1713), S4686 [7JY] (see H.R. 3041), H5116 [13JY]

——— reauthorize hydroelectric production and efficiency improvement incentives (see S. 1270), S2759 [11MY] (see H.R. 2724), H4136 [10JN]

——— reauthorize Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Program (see S. 703), S1438 [11MR] (see H.R. 3420), H5768 [29JY]

——— recognize voluntary certification programs for air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat pump, and water heater products energy conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 1785), H2209 [14AP]

——— remove authority to amend or issue new energy efficiency standards for ceiling fans (see S. 1048), S2352 [22AP] (see H.R. 3072), H5236 [15JY]

——— require the evaluation and consolidation of duplicative green building programs (see S. 939), S2173 [14AP]

——— review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for adverse effects on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards (see S. 1047), S2352 [22AP]

——— use existing available funding to further projects that would improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions (see S. 1306), S2794 [12MY]

Dept. of HUD: carry out a demonstration program to enter into budget-neutral, performance-based contracts for energy and water conservation improvements for multifamily residential units (see H.R. 2997), H5029 [9JY]

——— modify premium charges and dollar amount limit on loans financing alterations, repairs, and improvements to, or conversion of, existing structures, including energy efficiency home improvements (see H.R. 2982), H4955 [8JY]

——— provide grants and loans to owners of dated manufactured homes for the replacement of such homes with Energy Star-qualified manufactured or modular homes (see H.R. 3275), H5762 [29JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to train individuals for employment in renewable energy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. 1005), H1069 [13FE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring (see S. 1280), S2759 [11MY]

——— issue regulations to prevent or minimize the venting or flaring of gas in oil and gas production operations (see S. 1271), S2759 [11MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish State and multistate infrastructure banks to provide loans for repair, construction, renovation, or improvement of educational facilities (see H.R. 1962), H2416 [22AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit obligation or expenditure of funds for alternative energy generation projects unless specifically authorized by law (see H.R. 3113), H5291 [16JY]

Depts. of Energy and Labor: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 1503), H1803 [19MR]

Ecology and environment: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (see S. 128), S100 [8JA] (see S. 535), S1031 [23FE] (see H.R. 873), H980 [11FE] (see H.R. 1273), H1610 [4MR] (see H.R. 1802), H2268 [15AP]

——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (see S. 720), S1439 [11MR] (see H.R. 2177), H2769 [30AP]

EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see S. 934), S2173 [14AP]

——— establish a Residence Star program for property owners who retrofit their properties for energy conservation purposes (see H.R. 3322), H5764 [29JY]

——— repeal certain rule for new residential wood heaters (see H.R. 1986), H2463 [23AP]

——— repeal expansion of renewable fuel program and prohibit authorization of higher ethanol blends for motor vehicle and gasoline engine fuels (see H.R. 434), H479 [21JA]

——— revise third-party certification requirements for labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program (see H.R. 175), H42 [6JA]

Federal agencies and departments: authorize any office which owns or operates a parking area for the use of its employees to install, construct, operate, and maintain a battery recharging station (see H.R. 3509), H5980 [15SE]

——— establish a pilot program to reduce the number of vehicles owned by certain departments and increase use of ride-sharing services (see H.R. 3592), H6188 [22SE]

——— improve energy efficiency in Federal facilities by encouraging entrance into energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (see S. 858), S1891 [25MR] (see H.R. 1629), H2033 [25MR]

——— provide guidance on utility energy service contracts used by Federal agencies (see S. 723), S1494 [12MR] (see H.R. 1630), H2033 [25MR]

——— reduce duplication and increase efficiency (see H.R. 614), H662 [28JA]

Federal Agency Sunset Commission: establish (see H.R. 183), H103 [7JA]

Housing: amend energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing (see H.R. 3135), H5330 [21JY]

Hydroelectric power: promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies research, development, and demonstration (see S. 1058), S2352 [22AP] (see H.R. 2220), H2792 [1MY]

Information technology: accelerate adoption of smart building technologies in the private sector and key Federal agencies (see S. 1046), S2352 [22AP] (see H.R. 2564), H3561 [21MY]

Motor vehicles: enable State and local promotion of natural gas, flexible fuel, and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets (see H.R. 3506), H5980 [15SE]

——— establish tire fuel efficiency minimum performance standards, improve tire registration, and help consumers identify recalled tires (see S. 1741), S4953 [9JY]

——— promote alternative fueled vehicle fleets and infrastructure (see S. 1053), S2352 [22AP]

——— reduce fuel economy obligations of automobile manufacturers whose fleets contain a certain percentage of fuel choice enabling vehicles (see H.R. 2418), H3387 [19MY]

National Science and Technology Council: establish an interagency coordination committee or subcommittee focused on the nexus between energy and water production, use, and efficiency (see S. 1218), S2688 [6MY]

Postal Service: conduct a pilot program to conduct nonpostal services at certain post offices, allow shipping of alcoholic beverages, and upgrade the postal vehicle fleet (see S. 1854), S5526 [23JY] (see H.R. 3319), H5764 [29JY]

——— improve fuel efficiency by replacing motor vehicle fleet with modern, efficient vehicles (see H.R. 1963), H2416 [22AP]

Power resources: assist States in adopting updated interconnection procedures and tariff schedules and standards for certain project power fees for combined heat and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) technologies (see S. 1202), S2687 [6MY]

——— impose tax on greenhouse gas emissions, reduce corporate tax rate to mitigate high energy costs, assist displaced coal industry workers, and protect consumers from transition to new energy sources (see H.R. 2202), H2791 [1MY]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (see H.R. 8), H6074 [16SE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H8644 [30NO] (see H. Res. 542), H8859 [1DE]

——— modernize Federal policies relative to supply and distribution of energy in the U.S. and repeal the crude oil export ban (see S. 1312), S2794 [12MY] (see H.R. 2369), H3251 [15MY]

——— modernize U.S. energy policy (see S. 2012), S6532 [9SE]

——— require national energy policy to expand use of renewable and alternative sources, increase refining capacity, promote conservation and efficiency, and expand research and development (see H. Res. 215), H2355 [21AP]

——— use revenues from offshore energy production to create jobs, reduce the deficit, invest in clean and renewable energy, clean up the environment, and rebuild infrastructure (see H.R. 1663), H2108 [26MR]

Public buildings: improve energy performance in Federal buildings (see S. 869), S2040 [26MR]

——— require GSA and the Dept. of Energy to set goals for deep energy retrofits in Federal buildings (see S. 1055), S2352 [22AP]

Public utilities: provide electric consumers the right to access certain electric energy information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage energy usage (see S. 1044), S2352 [22AP] (see H.R. 1980), H2417 [22AP]

——— study impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings and provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and local governments (see S. 1052), S2352 [22AP]

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act: establish an energy storage portfolio standard (see S. 1434), S3238 [21MY]

Renewable energy: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard (see S. 1264), S2759 [11MY]

——— establish a Federal renewable electricity standard and a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers (see H.R. 3426), H5768 [29JY]

SBA: help small businesses reduce energy costs by extending the Certified Development Company (CDC)/504 loan program to businesses looking to invest in energy efficiency improvements (see S. 1756), S5061 [14JY]

Taxation: extend and modify the credit for electric vehicle recharging property (see H.R. 1697), H2109 [26MR]

——— extend certain expiring energy tax incentives (see S. 2391), S8602 [10DE]

——— extend investment tax credits for residential and commercial energy efficient property and clean energy technologies (see H.R. 2412), H3386 [19MY]

——— extend tax credit for combined heat and power system property (see H.R. 3895, 3902), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend tax credit for qualified fuel cell property (see H.R. 3896, 3903), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend tax credit for qualified microturbine property (see H.R. 3897, 3904), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend tax credit for qualified small wind energy property (see H.R. 3898, 3905), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend tax credit for residential energy efficient property (see H.R. 3899, 3906), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend tax credit for solar energy property (see H.R. 3900, 3907), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend tax credit for thermal energy property (see H.R. 3901, 3908), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend the credit for energy-efficient existing homes (see H.R. 2158), H2768 [30AP]

——— extend the credit for energy-efficient new homes (see H.R. 2159), H2768 [30AP]

——— extend the residential energy efficient property tax credit (see S. 1755), S5061 [14JY]

——— include biomass heating appliances for tax credits available for energy-efficient building property and energy property (see S. 727), S1494 [12MR] (see H.R. 1145), H1370 [26FE]

——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels (see H.R. 680), H755 [3FE]

——— modify energy credit to provide greater incentives for combined heat and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) energy efficiency technologies (see S. 1516), S3776 [4JN] (see H.R. 2657), H3913 [4JN]

——— prevent increase of Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks (see H. Con. Res. 33), H2111 [26MR]

——— provide a business credit for the use of clean-fuel and fuel efficient vehicles by businesses within designated nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 740), H811 [4FE]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4165), H9010 [3DE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see S. 1548), S4021 [10JN]

——— provide work opportunity credit for hiring veterans in field of renewable energy (see H.R. 260), H188 [9JA]

Technology: promote energy efficiency via information and computing technologies (see H.R. 1268), H1610 [4MR]

——— promote energy efficiency via information and computing technologies (H.R. 1268) (see S. 1706), S4685 [7JY]

Cost Estimates

Energy Policy Modernization Act (S. 2012): CBO, S8236 [1DE]

Letters

Consensus scientific view relative to global climate change: several scientific organizations (2009), S182 [13JA], S319 [21JA]

North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act: Representative Chaffetz, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8840 [1DE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8841 [1DE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8840 [1DE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8840 [1DE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8841 [1DE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8840, H8841 [1DE]

Lists

Corporations in support of a tax on carbon emissions, S4033 [10JN]

Organizations that agree with majority of worldwide scientific community that global climate change is real and caused by human activities, S181 [13JA], S318 [21JA]

Quotes by Conservatives in support of a tax on carbon emissions, S4032 [10JN]

Motions

Power resources: modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), H8986 [3DE]

Remarks in House

Business Roundtable (organization): release of ‘‘Create, Grow, Sustain—Leading by Example’’ report, E489 [14AP]

California: renewable energy infrastructure funding, H149 [8JA]

Climate: express that climate change is real and U.S. energy policy should remove market barriers that inhibit development of renewable energy infrastructure, H8986 [3DE]

——— prohibit funding to implement activities in contravention of Executive orders regarding greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency, H4812, H4813 [7JY]

——— protect through increasing renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency standards, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (H.R. 1971), H2367 [22AP], H9360 [16DE]

Dept. of Defense: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4126, H4127 [10JN]

Dept. of Education: provide career education pathways in manufacturing and renewable energy, H6885, H6886 [7OC]

Dept. of Energy: energy efficiency and renewable energy, fossil energy research and development, and nuclear energy subsidies funding, H2650, H2651 [29AP]

——— energy efficiency and renewable energy funding, H2649, H2650 [29AP], H3325 [19MY]

——— energy efficiency and renewable energy funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development funding, H2645–H2647 [29AP]

——— fossil energy research and development funding through reductions in energy efficiency and renewable energy funding, H2645 [29AP]

——— include energy transportation as a consideration in the Energy Security Valuation report, H8931, H8932 [2DE]

——— prohibit funding for ceiling fan and light kit standards, H2726 [30AP]

——— prohibit funding to finalize, promulgate, or enforce proposed rule relative to efficiency standards for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces, H2759 [30AP]

——— reauthorize Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Program, H8842 [1DE], H8939 [2DE]

——— study legal and regulatory barriers that delay, prohibit, or impede export of natural energy resources, H8956 [2DE]

——— SuperTruck II program funding, H2648 [29AP]

——— Water Power Program funding, H2647, H2648 [29AP], H2752 [30AP]

Dept. of HUD: carry out a demonstration program to enter into budget-neutral, performance-based contracts for energy and water conservation improvements for multifamily residential units (H.R. 2997), H5135–H5137 [14JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H4823 [7JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit funding for Green Management Programs key renewable energy projects, H2619 [29AP]

Depts. of Energy and Commerce: conduct study on feasibility of establishing an ethane storage and distribution hub, H8928 [2DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H3976 [9JN]

Eastchester, NY: Anne Hutchinson Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E132 [28JA]

Ecology and environment: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (H.R. 1802), H2366 [22AP]

——— promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (S. 535), H2324–H2329 [21AP]

El Monte, CA: El Monte Union High School District recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E586 [27AP]

EPA: ensure existing planning and review regulations are followed, H8954 [2DE]

——— prohibit funding to implement new energy efficiency standards for residential wood heaters, H4842 [7JY]

——— proposed Clean Power Plan regulations, H7319 [28OC], H8634–H8639 [30NO], H8823, H8825, H8826, H8827, H8829 [1DE]

——— repeal final rule establishing standards for residential wood heaters, H8957 [2DE]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce duplication and increase efficiency (H.R. 614), H644 [28JA]

Florida International University: tribute to partnership with Florida Power and Light Co., to provide cleaner energy, H4237 [11JN]

Houston, TX: Memorial Hermann Health System recipient of EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year award, E615 [29AP]

Israel: U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation program funding, H2646 [29AP]

Long Beach, CA: Los Cerritos Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, E845 [4JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H2298–H2301 [16AP], H8853 [1DE], H9068–H9073 [8DE]

Omaha, NE: Edward (Babe) Gomez Heritage Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, H3402 [20MY]

——— Wilson Focus School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, H3402 [20MY]

Postal Service: conduct a pilot program to conduct nonpostal services at certain post offices, allow shipping of alcoholic beverages, and upgrade the postal vehicle fleet (H.R. 3319), E1165 [29JY]

Power resources: modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), H8634–H8639 [30NO], H8649, H8650, H8839–H8846 [1DE], H8866, H8894–H8965 [2DE], H8983–H8988 [3DE], E1704, E1709 [3DE], E1744 [9DE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 539), H8658–H8663 [1DE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 542), H8875–H8884 [2DE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), corrections in engrossment, H8988 [3DE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H8986 [3DE]

——— modernize Federal policies relative to supply and distribution of energy in the U.S. and repeal the crude oil export ban (H.R. 2369), H3238 [15MY]

——— national energy policy, H6825 [6OC]

——— promote clean energy technology and energy efficiency in order to combat effects of climate change, lower energy prices, and increase national security, H6953, H6954 [9OC]

——— protect right of consumers to pursue breach of warranty claims against manufacturers for inaccurate certification of Energy Star products, H8936, H8937 [2DE]

——— repeal Federal energy conservation standards, H8875 [2DE]

——— require regional grid operators to include cost in their reliability analysis when filing rate changes with FERC, H8878 [2DE]

Taxation: extend and modify the credit for electric vehicle recharging property (H.R. 1697), E437 [26MR]

——— extend investment tax credits for residential and commercial energy efficient property and clean energy technologies, H9212 [10DE]

——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels, H229 [13JA]

——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels (H.R. 680), H2160 [14AP], H3763 [3JN], H4163 [11JN], H4385 [16JN], H5119 [14JY], H5208 [15JY], H5595 [29JY], H6710 [30SE], H7093 [22OC], E152 [3FE]

Technology: repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, H2724–H2726 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate

Climate: express agreement with majority of worldwide scientific community that climate change is real and caused by human activities, and encourage research and development in clean fossil fuel technology, S392, S393 [22JA]

——— express agreement with majority of worldwide scientific community that climate change is real and caused by human activities, and encourage shift away from fossil fuels to energy efficiency and sustainable energy, S181–S183 [13JA], S318–S320, S331 [21JA], S375, S393 [22JA]

——— express that the U.S. should prioritize and fund climate change adaptation projects in local communities and help fund adaptation projects in developing countries, S520 [27JA]

——— impact of carbon emissions from oil sands on climate change, S312 [21JA]

Dept. of Education: promote environmental education (S. 492), S987 [12FE]

Dept. of Energy: advance the integration of clean distributed energy into electric grids, S3663 [3JN]

——— establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations for retrofitting nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency improvements, S6884 [22SE]

——— establish Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as the lead Federal agency for coordinating Federal, State, and local assistance to promote the energy retrofitting of schools, S514 [27JA], S571 [28JA], S622 [29JA]

——— modify efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, S6884 [22SE]

——— provide rebates for the purchase and installation of new solar energy systems, S518 [27JA], S568 [28JA]

Disasters: provide for use of Federal disaster relief and emergency assistance for energy-efficient products and structures, S323 [21JA]

Ecology and environment: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, S186 [13JA], S230 [16JA], S266 [20JA]

——— promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (S. 128), S634 [29JA], S849 [9FE]

——— promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (S. 535), S1034 [23FE], S1037 [24FE], S2082–S2085 [26MR], S6884 [22SE]

——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 720), S8236 [1DE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S1361–S1363 [10MR]

EPA: proposed Clean Power Plan regulations, S6095, S6096, S6097 [29JY], S6213 [3AU], S6248, S6251, S6272–S6278, S6280–S6283 [4AU], S6334 [5AU], S7634 [29OC], S7712 [3NO], S7810 [5NO], S7974, S8010–S8012 [17NO], S8181 [30NO]

Hydroelectric power: promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies research, development, and demonstration (S. 1058), S2354 [22AP]

Power resources: modernize U.S. energy policy (S. 2012), S6884 [22SE], S7024 [30SE], S8139 [19NO], S8236 [1DE]

——— national energy policy, S232 [16JA], S488 [26JA], S848 [9FE], S6097 [29JY]

——— promote renewable energy technologies, S6283 [4AU], S8000 [17NO]

Renewable energy: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard, S225 [16JA], S336–S338 [21JA], S620, S624 [29JA]

Taxation: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to extend certain expiring tax provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S1875 [25MR]

——— extend certain expiring energy tax incentives (S. 2391), S8607–S8609 [10DE]

——— extend certain solar and wind energy tax credits, S8581 [10DE], S8659 [15DE], S8690, S8714 [16DE]

——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels, S8068 [18NO]

——— modify energy credit to provide greater incentives for combined heat and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) energy efficiency technologies (S. 1516), S3779 [4JN]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 1548), S4031 [10JN], S4232–S4235, S4237 [17JN], S4571 [24JN], S6998 [29SE], S7151 [6OC]

Volkswagen AG (company): use of software to deceive motor vehicle emissions tests, S6877 [22SE], S6924 [24SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 114–353), H8644 [30NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 114–359), H8859 [1DE]

Dept. of Energy Modification of Efficiency Standards for Grid-Enabled Water Heaters: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 906) (H. Rept. 114–142), H4000 [9JN]

Energy Policy Modernization Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2012) (S. Rept. 114–138), S6532 [9SE]

Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 720) (S. Rept. 114–130), S6532 [9SE]

North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 114–347), H8409 [19NO]

Small Business Energy Efficiency Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1756), S6651 [15SE]

Statements

North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act: Executive Office of the President, H8659 [1DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 539, consideration of H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act, H8658 [1DE]

H. Res. 542, consideration of H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act and conference report on S. 1177, Every Student Succeeds Act, H8875 [2DE]

H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act, H8894–H8919 [2DE]

H.R. 2997, Private Investment in Housing Act, H5135 [14JY]

S. 535, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act, S2082–S2085 [26MR], H2324–H2326 [21AP]

S. 1058, Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act, S2356 [22AP]