H.R. 6 (110th): Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
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Introduction Climate change has garnered much attention over the past decade. Similarly, the cost of energy has become a growing debate. Ultimately, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 was introduced in response to the growing concerns with climate change as well as the increasing amount of greenhouse gas emissions coupled with increased oil price. These factors brought these issues to the general public’s attention and raised questions regarding the United States’ own energy efficiency and reliance on foreign energy. After the United States declined to ratify the Kyoto protocol, which would have helped to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we fell behind in standards for clean energy and energy independence through clean alternatives (Meade, 2008). The Energy Independence and Security Act was signed into law on December 19th, 2007 by President Bush (United States Environmental Protection Agency [EPA], 2013). The law was meant to promote energy independence within the United States, increase U.S. energy security, increase domestic production of clean renewable fuels, protect consumers, increase energy efficiency and promote research for greenhouse gas capture and storage (EPA, 2010). This bill was a part of the Democratic Party's 100 hour Plan, which was a plan enacted by Speaker Nancy Pelosi after the Democratic Party took control of the Congress in the 2006 midterm elections (Pelosi, 2006). The Energy Independence and Security Act was originally called the Clean Energy Act of 2007 and was introduced to the House of Representatives by Nick Rahall from West Virginia (Sissine, 2007). Interestingly, Rahall was one of four democrats to oppose the final bill. When the bill was introduced to the Senate it was part ... ... middle of paper ... ...S Report RL33831). Retrieved from website 4/21/2013: http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/104292.pdf Strassel, Kimberly "Some Inconvenient Truths", The Wall Street Journal, October 6, 2007. The Washington Post. (2006) President Bush's State of the Union Address. Politics. Retrieved April 18, 2013 from: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wpdyn/content/article/2006/01/31/AR2006013101468.html US Department of Energy. Federal Energy Management Program (2010). Accessed April 21, 2013. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/pdfs/sustainabilitycrosswalk.pdf US Department of Energy. Alternative Fuels Data Center (2010). Accessed April 21, 2013. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/laws/eisa. US Department of Transportation (2011, April) Summary of Fuel Economy Performance. Accessed May 8, 2013 From: http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/rulemaking/pdf/cafe/2011_Summary_Report.pdf
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- Explains that in order to implement the regulations as specified by energy independent security act (eisa), three main agencies were in charge of setting the standards. the focus will be on the first four main titles.
- Describes the actions taken to implement the title i-energy security through improved vehicle fuel economy guidelines.
- Cites the washington post for president bush's state of the union address.
- States that the us department of transportation (2011, april) summary of fuel economy performance. accessed may 8, 2013.
- Explains that the energy independence and security act of 2007 was introduced in response to the growing concerns with climate change and the increasing amount of greenhouse gas emissions coupled with increased oil price.
- Explains that the energy independence and security act was introduced for a number of reasons, including the state of the union address by george bush in 2006.
- Explains that the energy independence and security act of 2007 was introduced by nick rahall, who is currently serving as the ranking member on the house transportation and infrastructure committee.
- Explains that there were more than 310 bills related to energy efficiency and renewable energy in the 110th congress. many were introduced around the same time as the original h.r. 6 clean energy act.
- Describes h.r. 656, which calls for higher automobile fuel efficiency with the goal of reducing oil used for automotive fuel by 10% starting in 2017.
- States that h.r. 182 creates an excise tax on gas-guzzler vehicles and a trust fund for alternative fuel refueling infrastructure projects.
- Explains that h.r. 84 – energy efficient buildings act of 2007 provides grants for renovations to make buildings more energy efficient.
- Explains that there is no single set of criteria to choose this policy formulation over each of the given alternatives. the two controversial sections called for the repeal of tax subsidies for domestic oil and natural gas production and the renewable portfolio standard.
- Explains the goal of title ii: energy security through increased production of biofuels, which was to increase the amount of biofuel produced by the united states, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Explains that eisa has seen much evaluation and scrutiny over its effectiveness. in 2011, congressional budget negotiations led to a defunding for title iii.
- Cites the authenticated u.s government information (gpo) from the 2007 h.r.6. 110th congress.
- Explains the energy independence and security act of 2007 (eisa) frequently asked questions. epa finalizes regulations for the national renewable fuel standard program for 2010 and beyond.
- Cites the u.s energy information administration's energy efficiency and renewable energy legislation in the 110th congress.
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