U.S. Congress - S.1321 Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2007
S.1321 - Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2007
An original bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. view all titles (6)
All Bill Titles
- Short: Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2007 as introduced.
- Short: United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 as introduced.
- Official: An original bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: Energy Savings Act of 2007 as introduced.
- Short: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 as introduced.
- Short: Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 as introduced.
This Bill currently has no wiki content. If you would like to create a wiki entry for this bill, please Login, and then select the wiki tab to create it.
Bill's Views
- Today: 7
- Past Seven Days: 41
- All-Time: 3,091
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Committees
Official Summary
5/7/2007--Introduced.Energy Savings Act of 2007 - Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 - Sets forth a schedule for motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel to contain specified volumes of renewable fuel by calendar year 2022.Prescribes a pilot program toOfficial Summary
5/7/2007--Introduced.Energy Savings Act of 2007 - Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 - Sets forth a schedule for motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel to contain specified volumes of renewable fuel by calendar year 2022.
Prescribes a pilot program to establish refueling infrastructure corridors for gasoline blends containing renewable fuel.
Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to:
(1) increase funding for bioenergy research and development;
(2) establish bioresearch centers that target biofuels; and
(3) authorize loan guarantees for renewable fuel facilities.
Establishes a grants program for:
(1) renewable fuel production in states with low rates of ethanol production; and
(2) transportation of biomass to local biorefineries.
Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a biorefinery information center.
Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to impose a fuel tank cap labeling requirement for alternative fueled vehicles.
Requires studies on specified renewable fuels and biofuels.
Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act regarding advanced lighting technologies.
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prescribe new energy efficiency standards.
Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 with respect to high efficiency vehicles, advanced batteries, and energy storage.
United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to:
(1) implement a research and development program for energy storage systems for motor transportation and electricity transmission and distribution; and
(2) establish an Energy Storage Advisory Council.
Sets forth national goals for:
(1) energy savings in transportation; and
(2) national energy efficiency improvement.
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act regarding federal fleet conservation requirements. Prescribes requirements for implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives with respect to federal facilities. Extends programs assisting state and local governments with energy efficiency programs.
Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 regarding utility energy efficiency programs.
Provides:
(1) technical assistance to governmental entities for energy efficiency and demand response programs, including an energy and environmental block grant; and
(2) energy efficiency grants to institutions of higher education.
Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2007 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish a carbon capture and storage research and demonstration program.
...Read the Rest
Recent News Coverage
AICPA Opposes Taxpayer Confidentiality Provision
In its testimony, the AICPA also commented on other provisions in S. 1321 regarding the understatement of taxpayer’s liability by tax return preparers, ...
Recent Blog Coverage
View All (28)
|
View Top Rated
S.832: SAFE Port Reauthorization Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress
On June 28, 2006, the bill that would regulate paid tax preparers, S. 832--first introduced to Congress on April 18, 2005 by Senator Jeff Bingman--was combined with S. 1321 and approved by the Senate Finance committee. ...
S.1215: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC ...
S. 1215: Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act · S. 1321: Water Accountability Tax Efficiency Reinvestment Act of 2009 · S. 1417 and H.R. 3123, Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Remediation Act of 2009 ... Senator Casey authored a
Tax On Talk???? - Windows Live
U.S. Representative Gary Miller has a proposal, H.R. 1898, and Senator Rick Santorum has introduced a bill, S. 1321, both of which will repeal the Tax on Talk! We need your help to repeal this regressive, inequitable, inefficient tax ...
Vote on This Bill
-
Share This Bill
More Share via Email
