Below are summaries of Bills Introduced, Committee Reports, Chamber Actions, and Public Laws reported in the most recent issue of ELR's Weekly Update.
would amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to reauthorize federal agencies to enter into long-term contracts for energy acquisition.
would require DOI to issue regulations to prevent or minimize the venting and flaring of gas in oil and gas production operations.
would amend the Energy Policy Act to reauthorize hydroelectric production incentives and hydroelectric efficiency improvement incentives.
would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act to establish a renewable electricity standard.
would reauthorize the National Estuary Program.
would require the Federal Trade Commission to consider including smart grid capability on Energy Guide labels for products.
would establish a strategic transformer reserve program.
would provide for the establishment of a fund to assist businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services.
would require DOE to establish a distributed energy loan program and technical assistance and grant program.
would require DOE to establish an energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program.