Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007: A Summary of Major Provisions

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Abstract:

The Energy Independence and Security Act P.L. 110-140, H.R. 6 is an omnibus energy policy law that consists mainly of provisions designed to increase energy efficiency and the availability of renewable energy. This report describes the key provisions of the enacted law, summarizes the legislative action on H.R. 6, and provides a summary of the provisions under each of the titles in the law. Many analysts in the CRS Resources, Science, and Industry Division contributed to this report their names and contact information are located on the back of the summary page.

Author(s):
Sissine, Fred
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress
Pagination:
0028

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RL34294
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ENERGY CONSERVATION, POLICIES, LEGISLATION, EFFICIENCY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Sociology and Law, Electric Power Production and Distribution
Report Date:
2007 Dec 21
Creation Date:
2008 Jan 16