Energy policy : issues, actions and consequences /

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Other Authors: Harris, Quentin V.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2009.
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Energy Policy: Issues, Actions and Consequences; Contents; Preface; Energy Tax Policy: History and Current Issues; Abstract; Introduction; Background; Energy Tax Incentives in Comprehensive Energy Legislation Since 1998; Every Action in the 109th Congress; Current Posture of Energy Tax Policy; Energy Tax Policy in the 110th Congress; For Additional Reading; References; Energy Efficiency Policy: Budget, Electricity Conservation, and Fuel Conservation Issues; Abstract; Most Recent Developments; Background; Energy Efficiency in the 109th Congress; Efficiency's Role in Energy Security, By Fuel.
  • Energy Efficiency Programs Targeted at Climate ChangeLegislation; References; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007: A Summary of Major Provisions; Abstract; Introduction; Key Provisions; Brief Summary of Legislative Action; Title I: Energy Security through Improved Vehicle Fuel Economy; Title II: Energy Security through Increased Production of Biofuels; Title III: Energy Savings through Improved Standards for Appliances and Lighting; Title IV: Energy Savings in Buildings and Industry; Title V: Energy Savings in Government and Public Institutions.
  • Title VI: Accelerated Research and DevelopmentTitle VII: Carbon Capture and Sequestration; TitleVIII: Improved Management of Energy Policy; Title IX: International Energy Programs; Title X: Green Jobs; Title XI: Energy Transportation and Infrastructure; Title XII: Small Business Energy Programs; Title XIII: Smart Grid; Title XIV: Pool and Spa Safety; Title XV: Revenue Provisions; Title XVI: Effective Date; References; Biofuels Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs; Abstract; Introduction; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • Department of Agriculture (USDA)Department of Energy (DOE); U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Reference; The Carbon Cycle: Implications for Climate Change and Congress; Abstract; Introduction; Carbon Storage, Sources, and Sinks; Carbon Flux, or Exchange, with the Atmosphere; Conclusions; Reference; Index.