would require DOE to establish an e-prize competition pilot program to provide up to four financial awards to eligible entities that develop and verifiably demonstrate technology that reduces the cost of electricity or space heat in a high-cost region.

would require NOAA to maintain a project to improve hurricane forecasting.

would require DOE to conduct a study and issue a report quantifying the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities.

would amend the Mineral Leasing Act to improve coal leasing.

would amend the Federal Power Act to provide licensing procedures for certain types of projects.

would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize the Department of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho.

would designate a peak located in Nevada as ''Mount Reagan.''

would create a special motion to dismiss strategic lawsuits against public participation.

would establish an energy efficient manufacturing financing program within DOE to provide financial assistance to promote energy efficiency and onsite renewable technologies in manufacturing and industrial facilities.

would amend the Mineral Leasing Act to require DOI to identify and designate corridors for the construction of natural gas pipelines on federal land.