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Bill· SS. 1341 (95th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1977
ERDA Authorization Act of 1978 - Joint Applications - Title I: For Laser Fusion, Space Applications, and Naval Reactor Development Programs - Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1978 for laser fusion, space applications, and naval reactor developments. Lists amounts authorized for operating expenses and for plant and capital equipment. Amends prior authorization Acts to increase the amount authorized for specific projects. Title II: General Provisions - Imposes restrictions and limitations upon funds appropriated pursuant to this Act. Requires Congressional review of proposed modifications in programs authorized by this Act. Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to perform construction design services for authorized construction projects. Title III: Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1979 - Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration to be available no earlier than October 1, 1978, for operating expenses and for plant and capital equipment. Stipulates that all restrictions imposed upon amounts appropriated in fiscal year 1978 pursuant to this Act shall be applicable to amounts appropriated pursuant to this title.
Bill· HRH.R. 6537 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1977
Solar Energy Government Building Act - Title I: Solar Hot Water and Space Heating Program for Federal Buildings - Directs the Administrator of General Services to establish a solar hot water and space heating program designed to place solar hot water and space heating devices in 15,000 federally owned buildings within six fiscal years following the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Administrator to annually survey Federal buildings to determine those most suitable for the installation of solar hot water and space heating devices considering geographic distribution and life-cycle cost evaluations in making such determination. Directs the Administrator to report annually to Congress on the status of the Program, including recommendations for future funding levels necessary to fully implement the six-year target set forth in this Act. Establishes an advisory Committee on the Solar Energy Government Building Program of specified Government executives to assist the Administrator in the establishment and conduct of the Program. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000 for each of fiscal years 1978 through 1983 for the purpose of this title. Title II: Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Program - Establishes a Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Program for the annual acquisition and use of photovoltaic solar electric systems, primarily for use by the Department of Defense. Directs the Administrator of General Services to administer the program, with the assistance of the Secretary of Defense. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration of establish a photovoltaic system evaluation and purchase program to insure that such systems reflect the most advanced, low-cost technology. Authorizes the appropriation of $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1978 through 1982 for design and engineering aspects of the program. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for photovoltaic system acquisition in fiscal year 1978.
Bill· HRH.R. 6538 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1977
Coal Substitution Incentive Act - Amends the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to make and guarantee loans to assist industries in the purchase and installation of air pollution control devices for coal-fired boilers and heating devices. Limits the aggregate amount of outstanding loan guarantees to $5,000,000,000. Limits the aggregate amount of outstanding loans to $1,000,000,000. Establishes additional criteria and limitations on the making of such loans and guarantees. Stipulates that no such commitments shall be made after January 1, 1985. Authorizes the appropriation of $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1978 through 1982 for the purposes of this Act. Stipulates that priority consideration shall be given to requests for assistance by facilities in receipt of coal conversion orders issued by the Administrator under the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974.
Bill· HRH.R. 6512 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1977
Energy Industry Divestiture Act - Revises the Clayton Act to make it unlawful, after a specified date, for any corporation or association affecting commerce to control mineral deposits in two or more of the following classes: (1) coal; (2) petroleum and natural gas; or (3) uranium and other fissionable minerals. Disallows such corporation or association, after a specified date, from performing two or more of the following activities: (1) owning deposits of; (2) producing; (3) transporting; or (4) marketing at retail, petroleum, petroleum products, or natural gas. Prohibits any corporation or association which, with its affiliates, produces, refines, or transports at retail a daily worldwide average of at least 1,600,000 barrels of crude oil, or the equivalent in natural gas, or products of petroleum refining, from participating in a joint venture with any other such corporation or association except with specific approval of the Attorney General. Requires any corporation or association that would be in violation of this Act, but for the specified compliance date, to submit plans to the Federal Trade Commission for compliance by such date. Prohibits any person from serving as a director, officer, or employee of two or more corporations or associations in the energy industry.
Bill· HRH.R. 6468 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1977
Title I: Small Business Act Amendments - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration to make loans to assist small business concerns in financing plant construction and the acquisition of equipment and supplies for the producing of solar energy or other energy conserving equipment. Authorizes the appropriation of $75,000,000 for such purpose. Authorizes the Administration to provide additional assistance to small businesses in the area of training seminars and technical manuals on the design, installation, and maintenance of solar energy equipment. Title II: Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 Amendments - Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to establish an Office of Invention and Innovation in the Energy Research and Development Administration. Authorizes the Office to evaluate proposals for the development of energy-related inventions and to provide financial assistance for the development of such inventions. Stipulates that not less than 20 percent of the funds appropriated to the Energy Research and Development Administration for solar energy programs shall be expended for the benefit of small business concerns and individual inventors. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to encourage the participation of individuals and small businesses in the research, development, and advancement of energy-conserving technologies.
Bill· HRH.R. 6471 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1977
Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to terminate Federal Power Commission authority to regulate sales of new natural gas in interstate commerce. Stipulates that prices for offshore sales of new natural gas shall not exceed the ceiling price for sales of new natural gas produced from onshore Federal lands. Stipulates that emergency sales of natural gas to curtailed customers who qualify as essential users shall not affect such exempt status. Authorizes the Commission to terminate such exemptions on or after April 15, 1978, if they are no longer deemed necessary to protect high priority consumers of natural gas. Directs the Federal Power Commission to conduct studies and make reports regarding the nature and availability of natural gas reserves. Requires that the Commission keep current information available relating to the estimated natural gas reserves for individual fields. Establishes procedures for the establishment of ceiling prices for new natural gas produced from offshore Federal lands through December 31, 1982. Authorizes the Commission to grant exemptions to price ceilings within high-cost production areas. Establishes procedures for adjustments to price ceilings established pursuant to this Act. Directs the Commission to prohibit the curtailment of adequate supplies of natural gas for essential agricultural purposes. Directs the Commission to prohibit the use of natural gas as boiler fuel where adequate alternatives are available. Authorizes exemptions from such prohibition where necessary to comply with pollution control or environmental protection and safety standards.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 508 (95th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1977
Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to establish a 37 member Ad Hoc Committee on Energy to consider and report to the House on the message of the President dated April 20, 1977, and on certain other related messages, bills, or resolutions. Permits the initial reference to the Ad Hoc Committee of a bill or resolution incorporating the recommendations of the committees with subject-matter jurisdiction over the substance of the President's message.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 509 (95th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1977
Amends House Resolution 508 (Ad Hoc Committee on Energy) to increase to 40 the membership of the House Ad Hoc Committee on Energy.
Bill· HRH.R. 6421 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 April 1977
Authorizes the Federal Energy Administrator to make grants to assist States and localities in the construction, purchase, and installation of solar energy systems in new and existing public buildings and facilities. Stipulates that such grants shall be in an amount of up to 50 percent of the incremental cost of such systems. Establishes procedures and criteria for submission and approval of projects under this Act. Requires preparation of an energy use analysis for each proposal. Authorizes technical and related services to States and localities with respect to project proposals. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, within five years of the date of enactment of this Act, to establish standards for solar energy equipment. Authorizes the appropriation of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6422 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 April 1977
Authorizes the Federal Energy Administrator to make grants to assist States and localities in the construction, purchase, and installation of solar energy systems in new and existing public buildings and facilities. Stipulates that such grants shall be in an amount of up to 50 percent of the incremental cost of such systems. Establishes procedures and criteria for submission and approval of projects under this Act. Requires preparation of an energy use analysis for each proposal. Authorizes technical and related services to States and localities with respect to project proposals. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, within five years of the date of enactment of this Act, to establish standards for solar energy equipment. Authorizes the appropriation of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6378 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 April 1977
Prohibits a refiner or distributor of petroleum products from cancelling, failing to renew, or otherwise terminating a petroleum products franchise without furnishing prior written notification. Prohibits a refiner or distributor from terminating any such franchise except for one of the following reasons: (1) failure of the holder of the franchise to comply substantially with any essential and reasonable requirement imposed; (2) failure of the holder of the franchise to act in good faith; or (3) withdrawal of the refiner or distributor from doing business in the State where the terminated franchise is located. Permits a retailer to bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief against any refiner or distributor who fails to act in good faith in performing or complying with any of the terms or provisions of the franchise or in terminating, cancelling or not renewing the franchise with such dealer.
Bill· SS. 1294 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977
National Domestic Oil and Gas Board Act - Amends the Federal Power Act to establish a National Domestic Oil and Gas Board as an independent entity of the executive branch. Stipulates that the Board shall consist of five members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Requires Board members to refrain from actions which may create actual or apparent conflicts of interest. Authorizes the Board to explore for oil and natural gas on publicly owned lands to engage in production, transportation, and research and development designed to facilitate development of oil and gas resources. Directs the Board to exercise its authority in a manner to alleviate shortage of oil and natural gas, to maximize competition in the petroleum industry, to reduce oil and gas prices, and to provide increased supplies of oil natural gas, and other energy sources at reasonable prices. Stipulates that any activity of the Board may be terminated by Presidential order, except in cases where such order is cancelled by resolution of either House of Congress within fifteen calendar days during which Congress is in session. Directs the Board to maintain standby oil and gas reserves to meet shortages. Establishes procedures governing sale or lease of Federal lands by the Board for oil or natural gas development. Directs the Board to notify the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed activities under this Act. Prohibits the Board from proceeding with such proposed activities except as approved by the Administrator, or unless an adverse determination by the Administrator is set aside by a court in accordance with prescribed procedures of judicial review. Directs the Board to transmit an annual report of its activities to the Congress and the President. Establishes procedures governing the financing of the activities of the Board. Authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 to the Board for each of the fiscal years 1978 through 1988, for administrative expenses on carrying out this Act.
Bill· SS. 1304 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977
Energy Conservation Investment Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to make loans to a State to enable the State to carry out an Energy Conservation Investment Program (Program). States that the authority receiving such a loan shall use the proceeds, under such Program, to provide loans to the owners of residential and small commercial buildings for the purpose of retrofitting such buildings in compliance with insulation or other heating system improvement standards as prescribed by this Act. Requires a State, to be eligible for a loan under this Act, to submit a plan to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Secretary) for implementing the policy of this Act. Sets guidelines for the appointment of persons to carry out energy auditing responsibilities under this Act. Sets forth duties ascribed to such auditors, including the inspection of buildings covered by this Act and certification of persons installing insulation and heating system improvements. Establishes in the Treasury an energy conservation investment program fund to be used for paying the expenses of carrying out this Act. Allows a State commission to preempt the Federal Power Commission in exercising jurisdiction over the natural gas conserved as a result of this Act.
Bill· SS. 1300 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977
Electric Utility Rate Reform Act -- Title I: General Provisions - Declares it the purpose of this Act to reform inequities in the structure of electric utility rates . Title II: Utility Rate Reform - Limits the applicability of this title to sales of electric energy for purposes other than resale by an electric utility, where sales by such utility for purposes other than resale exceed 200 million kilowatt-hours during the second preceding calendar year. Imposes national minimum standards on utility rate structures to be enforced by State regulatory authorities. Prohibits rate structures which allow lower rates for increased consumption without a showing that such lower rates actually reflect decreased costs. Authorizes State regulatory agencies to eliminate price differentials for residential users of subsistence quantities of electricity. Requires that information regarding utility rate schedules be provided to electric consumers by utilities. Stipulates that promotional and advertising costs, with exceptions, may not be treated by a utility as an operating expense for purposes of rate determination. Requires evidentiary hearings by regulatory authorities on proposed rate increases. Restricts the use of automatic fuel adjustment clauses by requiring an annual review of the use of such clauses by electric utilities. Requires evidentiary hearings by regulatory authorities prior to implementation of automatic adjustment clauses. Authorizes State authorities to prescribe load management techniques to reduce maximum kilowatt demand on electric utilities. Establishes procedures to be followed by State authorities in prescribing methods for determining costs of services to electric consumers. Requires electric utilities to furnish specified information in accordance with procedures to be established by the Federal Power Commission. Establishes procedures governing participation in regulatory proceedings by State agencies and electric consumers. Establishes procedures for initiation of civil actions and judicial review where provisions of this title are involved.
Bill· HRH.R. 6357 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977
Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1977: (1) for nonnuclear energy research, development and demonstration of fossil, solar, geothermal, and other forms of energy and for energy conservation and education, $1,175,671,000; and (2) for environmental research and safety, basic energy sciences, and related nonnuclear programs, $464,302,000. Title I: Nonnuclear Programs - Lists amounts authorized for specific programs of fossil energy development, including coal, petroleum, natural gas, solar energy, and geothermal energy development programs. Imposes limits and conditions on fossil energy development programs. Stipulates that authorizations for fossil energy demonstration plants shall expire at the end of three fiscal years without further Congressional action. Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish a price-support program for demonstration of municipal solid waste reprocessing systems. Imposes limitations on the use of funds for additional nonnuclear programs without specific authorization by Congress. Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to make the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration a member of the Water Resources Council. Establishes a program of small grants not to exceed $50,000 for the dissemination of information with respect to energy-conserving technologies. Directs the Administrator, in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency, to prepare a report on the environmental monitoring and assessment costs associated with nonnuclear energy demonstration projects. Title II: For Nonnuclear Environmental Research and Safety, Basic Energy Sciences, Program Support, and Related Programs - Lists amounts authorized for specific programs of biomedical and environmental research, operational safety, and basic energy sciences. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 to the Water Resources Council for the water resources evaluation study authorized by the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 to the Council on Environmental Quality for the environmental evaluation of nonnuclear energy technologies authorized by such Act. Lists authorizations for additional plant and capital expenditures. Places percentage limitations on the amount of cost overruns allowable without additional Congressional authorization. Title III: General Provisions - Stipulates that amounts appropriated may remain available until expended, provided an appropriation Act so specifies. Authorizes use of operating budget funds for the funding of employee-suggested research projects up to the pilot stage of development, subject to specified conditions. Requires officers or employees of the Energy Research and Development Administration involved in administering programs authorized by this Act to disclose all known financial interests in energy-related businesses. Imposes criminal penalties for knowing violations of such disclosure requirements. Authorizes the appropriation of $3,390,051,000 to the Administration for nuclear research programs subject to the requirement that such funds not be utilized for nuclear weapons research. Authorizes additional expenditures for plant and capital equipment and environmental research and safety as enumerated in prior legislation. Title IV: Organizational Conflicts - Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to direct the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to require disclosure of possible conflicts of interest or unfair competitive advantages resulting from contracts entered into pursuant to such Act. Prohibits the Administrator from entering into such contracts unless such conflict has been avoided or mitigated. Title V: Energy Extension Service - National Energy Extension Service Act - Establishes an Energy Extension Service in the Energy Research and Development Administration to develop and implement a comprehensive program for the identification and application of energy conserving practices and techniques. Stipulates that programs shall provide for technical assistance and practical demonstration in the agricultural, commercial, residential, and small business sectors. Requires that the national program permit States to establish technical support institutes at colleges or universities as designated by the Governor of each State. Stipulates that such program shall be implemented in a manner designed to minimize conflict with existing services in the private sector of the economy. Establishes procedures and criteria for the development of State plans for implementing the provisions of this title. Allows for Federal development of plans for States in which an acceptable plan has not been submitted. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to develop a comprehensive program and plan for coordination of Federal energy education and information dissemination programs. Stipulates that such plan shall detail procedures for assessing the energy efficiency of various Federal programs. Establishes a National Energy Extension Service Advisory Board to conduct a continuing review of the programs developed under this title. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary from the fiscal year 1977 authorization for nonnuclear programs, to carry out the purposes of this title. Prescribes a formula for allocation of such funds to the States.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 394 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to supply energy to the California - Pacific Utilities Company for use in providing service to the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation and nearby residents in the vicinity of Needles, California. Stipulates that service under such contracts shall commence January 1, 1978, and continue until March 31, 1986.
Bill· SS. 1284 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1977
Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals alternative income tax deductions or credits for insulation installation, heating improvements and conversion to solar heating and cooling in their principal residences. Allows a tax credit for the same improvements in commercial buildings.
Bill· HRH.R. 6267 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1977
Energy Conservation Tax Incentives Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow limited, nonrefundable income tax credits for individuals who: (1) install qualified insulation in their residences; (2) install qualified solar heating and cooling equipment in dwelling units used by them, or leased to others as residences; (3) replace the heating system in any dwelling with a reversible, compressible refrigerant system (i.e., a heat pump system); or (4) purchase personal or family electric highway vehicles between 1976 and 1982.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 45 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
National Energy Policy Resolution -- Specifies goals of a national energy policy to be established by the Congress, including a balanced use of foreign and domestic energy sources of supply; an acceptable rate of increased energy consumption; a balance between energy development and environmental protection; preservation of competing interests in the free enterprise system; elimination of United States dependence on foreign supplies; and transition to a long-term economy based on inexhaustible energy sources. Title I: Near-Term and Environmental Program - Lists objectives of the near-term energy and environmental program to be presented by the President to the Congress. Establishes target dates for the achievement of such objectives in the 1978 through 1986 range. Requires that the coordinated plan to be submitted by the President be compatible with other plans required by this resolution. Title II: Immediate-Term Energy Environmental Program - Lists objectives of the immediate-term energy and environmental program, with target dates in the 1980 through 1990 range. Requires that the President submit a coordinated plan for reaching such objectives that is compatible with other plans required by this resolution. Title III: Long-Term Energy and Environmental Programs - Lists objectives of the longu-term energy and environmental program with target dates in the 1980 through 1987 range. Requires that the President submit a coordinated plan for reaching such objective that is compatible with other plans required by this resolution. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution. Title V: Definitions - Defines the terms used in this resolution.
Bill· HRH.R. 6245 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow to an individual a tax credit of 25 percent of the qualified solar energy equipment expenditures paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year to the extent that such expenditures do not exceed $8,000. Permits the Administrator of Energy Research and Development to make a loan to a qualified applicant for the installation of solar energy equipment in new residential buildings. Specifies formulas for determining the maximum amount and the interest rate of such a loan, and sets a term at not more than 15 years. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a solar energy equipment installation loan fund to pay for expenses incurred in carrying out the obligations of the Administrator under the loan program. States that amounts received in repayment of such loans shall be deposited in the installation fund.
Bill· HRH.R. 6241 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Federal Energy Administration Authorization Act - Amends the Federal Administration Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations to the Federal Energy Administration for fiscal years 1977 and 1978 . Imposes restrictions on the use of funds which are designated for specified purposes. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated to the Federal Energy Administrator from $700,000 to $1,556,000 in fiscal year 1977 and from $700,000 to $1,736,000 in fiscal year 1978 to carry out various energy conservation programs under such Act. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize the appropriation of funds for the acquisition of petroleum products for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Stipulates that such funds shall be in an amount as necessary to increase the Reserve to a maximum of five million barrels. Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1977 and 1978 for the energy conservation and renewable resource obligation guarantee program under such Act. Extends the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 through September 30, 1978. Amends the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 to extend the coal conversion and allocation authority under such Act through December 31, 1978.
Bill· HRH.R. 6229 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Amends the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations to the Federal Energy Administration for fiscal years 1977 and 1978. Imposes restrictions on the use of funds which are designated for specified purposes. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated to the Federal Energy Administrator from $700,000 to $1,556,000 in fiscal year 1977 and from $700,000 to $1,736,000 in fiscal year 1978 to carry out various energy conservation programs under such Act. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize the appropriation of funds for the acquisition of petroleum products for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Stipulates that such funds shall be in an amount as necessary to increase the Reserve to a maximum of 5,000,000 barrels. Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1977 and 1978 for the energy conservation and renewable resource obligation guarantee program under such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6248 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Coal Transportation Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to make coal pipelines operating in interstate commerce subject to regulation under such Act. Stipulates that charges for the transportation of coal by pipeline based on long-term commitments are presumptively unlawful unless finally approved by the Commission for use by common carriers by railroad. Prohibits coal pipeline carriers from transporting coal in interstate commerce where such carrier has an interest in such coal. Requires the construction and maintenance of feeder or distribution lines by coal pipeline carriers. Prohibits abandonment of existing pipelines without certification by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Establishes procedures governing issuance of such certificates. Imposes civil penalties for illegal abandonment of existing pipelines. Establishes procedures governing the granting of easements to coal pipeline carriers by the Commission in accordance with prescribed criteria. Requires that Commission approval be obtained prior to transfers, mergers, and acquisitions involving coal pipeline carriers. Lists criteria to be considered by the Commission in evaluating such proposed transactions. Prohibits the Commission from issuing certificates of public convenience and necessity to coal pipeline carriers without receiving the advice of the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission that such action would not contravene antitrust laws. Establishes procedures for enforcement of the requirements of this Act against coal pipeline carriers by the Attorney General upon the request of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Imposes criminal and civil penalties for such violations. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations to apply the provisions of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 to coal pipelines.
Bill· HRH.R. 6181 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Directs the Assistant Administrator for Environment and Safety of the Energy Research and Development Administration to study the environmental, health, safety, and economic consequences of the disposal of elements involved in the utilization of nuclear fission energy.
Bill· HRH.R. 6203 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to terminate Federal Power Commission authority to regulate sales of new natural gas in interstate commerce. Stipulates that prices for offshore sales of new natural gas shall not exceed the ceiling price for sales of new natural gas produced from onshore Federal lands. Stipulates that emergency sales of natural gas to curtailed customers who qualify as essential users shall not affect such exempt status. Authorizes the Commission to terminate such exemptions on or after April 15, 1978, if they are no longer deemed necessary to protect high priority consumers of natural gas. Directs the Federal Power Commission to conduct studies and make reports regarding the nature and availability of natural gas reserves. Requires that the Commission keep current information available relating to the estimated natural gas reserves for individual fields. Establishes procedures for the establishment of ceiling prices for new natural gas produced from offshore Federal lands through December 31, 1982. Authorizes the Commission to grant exemptions to price ceilings within high-cost production areas. Establishes procedures for adjustments to price ceilings established pursuant to this Act. Directs the Commission to prohibit the curtailment of adequate supplies of natural gas for essential agricultural purposes. Directs the Commission to prohibit the use of natural gas as boiler fuel where adequate alternatives are available. Authorizes exemptions from such prohibition where necessary to comply with pollution control or environmental protection and safety standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 6187 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual income tax credit for 25 percent of the amounts paid or incurred for the purchase and installation of qualified insulative materials or heating equipment in the taxpayer's principal residence. Limits the credit to $375, or $750 in the case of a joint return. Stipulates that to be considered qualified such improvements must meet heat loss reduction or heating efficiency criteria to be established by the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with standards developed and prescribed by the National Bureau of Standards.
Bill· HRH.R. 6116 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Guarantees automatically any loan to a qualified veteran for the purchase and installation of solar heating and/or cooling in a dwelling which he owns and occupies. Exempts such loans from the existing $17,500 maximum amount of guaranty entitlement, and sets the amount of such entitlement at either: (1) the reasonable total cost of such purchase and installation, or (2) 20 percent of the value of the structure in which such system is to be installed, whichever is less. States that the original principal amount of such a loan shall not exceed the amount of guaranty entitlement so set.
Bill· HRH.R. 6114 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make and insure loans under such Act for the solar heating or cooling of residential structures on family farms.
Bill· HRH.R. 6119 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Automotive Transport Research and Development Act - Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to establish a program to develop advanced automobile propulsion systems within five years of the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Administrator to make grants for research projects designed to assist the furtherance of such program. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate and report the extent to which the automobile industry utilizes advanced automotive technology. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to test vehicles developed pursuant to the program established by this Act, in order to determine compliance with applicable standards under the Clean Air Act and the Noise Control Act of 1972. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to test such vehicles in order to determine compliance with applicable standards under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act, and the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Establishes contracting procedures consistent with applicable provisions of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to submit annual reports to Congress of activities pursuant to this Act, including results of economic surveys designed to evaluate the extent to which Federal guarantees of financial obligations may aid in developing commercial markets for advanced automobile technology. Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to require that efforts of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration be directed towards the development of advanced automobile propulsion systems. Authorizes the appropriation of $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 and $75,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 to carry out the purposes of this Act. Stipulates that no more than 60 percent of such appropriations shall be directly expended in Federal laboratories.
Bill· HRH.R. 6115 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1977
Solar Energy for Homes Act - Authorizes the administrators of Federal housing programs, established under title II or III of the National Housing Act or (of) title V of the Housing Act of 1949, to increase the amount of loans made on single- or multi-family dwelling units by up to 20 percent where such increase reflects the cost of solar energy equipment. Amends the National Housing Act to authorize home improvement loans for the cost of acquisition and installation of solar energy system. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize the use of community development block grants for payments to assist in the acquisition and installation of solar energy equipment.
Bill· HRH.R. 6078 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1977
Exempts sales of natural gas by small producers from regulation by the Federal Power Commission. Requires that prices of such sales be at a level which adequately compensates the seller for current costs, including an adequate return on investment. Defines the term "small producer" to include independent producers (1) not affiliated with natural gas pipeline companies or larger producers; (2) whose total sales do not exceed 10 million Mcf per year; and (3) whose average production per well does not exceed 100 Mcf per day on an annual basis.
Bill· HRH.R. 6025 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1977
Natural Gas Act Amendments - Amends the Natural Gas Act to revise procedures governing regulation of prices of new natural gas by the Federal Power Commission. Prescribes criteria to be applied by the Commission in establishing base prices for new natural gas. Authorizes adjustments in prices due to inflation, deflation, high-cost production, and other factors. Directs the Commission to prohibit the use of natural gas as boiler fuel where adequate alternatives are available. Directs the Commission to order the mandatory allocation of natural gas in accordance with specified criteria where the President determines that an emergency exists. Authorizes payments for certain costs associated with deliveries of natural gas under the allocation program. Directs the Commission to assure the availability of natural gas for essential agricultural or industrial purposes during periods of shortage. Amends the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 to authorize the Federal Energy Administrator to prohibit powerplants or major fuel burning installations from burning natural gas if prescribed criteria are met. Requires that such plants be certified by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency as complying with clean air standards after switching to petroleum as an energy source. Amends the Natural Gas Act to direct the Federal Power Commission to study the production, storage, transportation, and distribution of natural, artificial, or synthetic gas. Directs the Commission to issue reports detailing information on available natural gas supplies. Amends the Federal Power Act to prohibit certain officers or employees of the Federal Power Commission from accepting employment or compensation from persons subject to regulation under this Act or the Natural Gas Act within two years of such termination.
Bill· HRH.R. 6009 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1977
Lifeline and Electric Rate Reform Act - Title I: General Provisions - Declares it the purpose of this Act to reform inequities in the structure of electric utility rates. Title II: Definitions - Defines the terms used in this Act. Defines the scope of coverage under this Act. Stipulates that direct Federal regulation shall not apply where regulation is specifically reserved and effectively enforced by the States in accordance with applicable national minimum standards. Title III: Electric Energy Office - Creates an Electric Energy Office in the Federal Power Commission to establish and enforce National Minimum Standards for Ratemaking to be binding upon all electric utility regulatory agencies. Requires that all electric utilities and local distributors furnish monthly reports to the office disclosing information on the amount of electric energy supplied, the amount and rate of charges for each consumer class, and the amount and costs of fuel utilized by each utility. Imposes criminal and civil penalties for failure to make full disclosure of such information. Title IV: Rate Structures - Directs the Federal Power Commission, in the exercise of its regulatory functions, to accord highest priority to residential and small business users. Prohibits regulatory authorities from permitting the sale of electric energy to low priority users at rates less than those charged to high-priority consumers. Imposes criminal penalties for the furnishing of electric-energy at rates or charges which have not been specifically approved by the appropriate regulatory agency after public hearings. Directs the Federal Power Commission to encourage conservation of electric energy by requiring that rates be graduated progressively upward for consumption of electric energy in amounts above subsistence quantities. Title V: Lifeline Electric Rates - Requires that electric utility rate charges for subsistence quantities of electric energy to residential consumers not exceed the lowest rate charged to any other electric consumer. Requires the use of graduated rate structures for consumption of electric energy in amounts above subsistence quantities. Title VI: Electric Rates for Nonresidential Customers - Requires that electric utility rate changes for nonresidential customers be the lowest rate charged to any other electric consumer in the same class. Requires progressively higher rates for consumption in excess of the basic requirements of such nonresidential customers. Title VII: Effective Dates - Stipulates that the provisions of this Act shall become effective one year from the date of its passage, unless otherwise indicated.
Bill· HRH.R. 6087 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1977
National Energy Audit Act - Amends the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 to direct the Federal Energy Administrator to publish quarterly reports detailing information on imports of petroleum products, domestic reserves, refinery production, State-by-State inventories, and existing and planned nuclear, hydroelectric, or solar energy facilities. Directs the Administrator to include in such reports, on a semi-annual basis, an assessment of current energy resource utilization technologies, including a cost-benefit analysis of each such technology. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for verifying the accuracy of energy information requested, acquired, or collected under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6067 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1977
Conservation and Solar Energy-Federal Building Act - Directs the Administrator of the General Services Administration and the Secretary of Defense to develop guidelines to assure utilization of the most effective and efficient energy conservation in the design and construction of Federal buildings and Federally-assisted buildings in the procurement of goods and services for such buildings and for other Federal purposes. Requires that such guidelines be developed in accordance with studies by the Energy Research and Development Administration and the Federal Energy Administration. Requires the Administrator and the Secretary to submit an energy use analysis to the Congress for all new and existing buildings subject to the guidelines developed pursuant to this Act. Lists factors to be evaluated in such energy use analyses. Authorizes increased cost limitations on Federal assistance for building construction and renovation where such building will be furnished with solar or other energy- conserving equipment. Directs the Administrator and the Secretary to define types of energy equipment which will qualify a building for increased Federal assistance.
Bill· HRH.R. 6028 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1977
National Oil Recycling Act -- Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exempt lubricating oils sold for use in producing rerefined oil from the excise tax imposed on lubricating oils. Directs all Federal Officials to encourage the use of recycled oil through Federal contracts and procurement policies. Directs the General Services Administration, the Department of Defense, and all other Federal agencies to revise procurement regulations to conform to the intent of this Act. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to State which submit acceptable waste oil management plans in accordance with prescribed criteria. Imposes monetary limitations on the amount of such grants. Stipulates that this Act shall not preempt stricter State controls over recycled oil. Directs the Administrator to issue regulations governing the labeling of recycled oil in order to encourage the recycling of oil. Requires that automotive oil packaged for sale to consumers be sold in resalable containers with a mandatory 30 cent refund value for each container. Directs the Administrator of Energy Research and Development to establish a program of research to improve the performance and marketability of recycled oil. Requires the development of performance standards and testing standards designed to compare the performance of recycled oil with new oil. Prohibits contracts which intend to discourage the recycling of used oil. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of such prohibition. Requires major uses of industrial oil, used oil recycles, and used oil collectors to maintain complete records of oil recycling-related activities. Requires the Administrator of Energy Research and Development to submit various reports to Congress on activities undertaken pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the mandatory licensing of patent rights where necessary to accomplish this Acts purposes. Imposes criminal penalties for violation of the provision of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for each of fiscal years 1978 through 1980 to carry out specified provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6030 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1977
Amends the Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955 to authorize the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to continue assistance payments to specified local governmental units in Los Alamos, New Mexico, beyond the deadline dates specified in such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 6031 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax exclusion for the interest on governmental bonds the proceeds of which are used for facilities to furnish hydroelectric energy.
Bill· HRH.R. 5993 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals limited income tax credits for residential insulation and solar energy expenditures. Amends the Small Business Act to provide low interest loans for commercial investment in energy conservation and renewable resource measures.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 376 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1977
Declares that the Federal Power Commission and other Federal agencies with authority over the allocation of natural gas shall give the highest priority to specified agricultural uses, including irrigation, grain drying, and the production of fertilizer and other agricultural chemicals.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 17 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 April 1977
Requests the President to negotiate a multilateral treaty establishing an International Nuclear Fuel Authority to allocate, distribute, and regulate nuclear fuel and nuclear fuel processing.
Bill· SS. 1202 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1977
Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to transfer 6,000 acres presently under its jurisdiction in the State of Idaho to the Secretary of the Interior for sale to qualifying farmers whose land was damaged by the Teton flood of June 5, 1976. Limits the amount of land that can be transformed to a single ownership.
Bill· HRH.R. 5925 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1977
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act - Allows an income tax credit for 30 percent of the expenditures not exceeding $750 which the taxpayer paid or incurred during the taxable year for installation of insulation or energy-conserving components which improve heating plant efficiency in his principal residence. Limits the application of this credit to expenditures paid or incurred for installations made between 1976 and 1982 in pre-existing dwellings. Reduces the allowable credit, on a graduated scale, for individuals with adjusted gross incomes greater than $10,000. Allows an income tax credit for 40 percent of the first $1,500, and a secondary credit for 25 percent of the next $7,600 paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year for the installation of qualified solar, wind and geothermal energy equipment in his principal residence. Allows an income tax credit for 20 percent of the first $1,500, and a secondary credit for 12.5 percent of the next $7,600 paid or incurred for the installation of wood stove, heat pump, or burner equipment in connection with new solar, wind or geothermal energy equipment which will be the principal source of space heat in the taxpayer's principal residence. Reduces these limitations in subsequent tax years by subtracting the amounts taken into account for these credits in previous tax years. Limits these credits to equipment installed between 1976 and 1982. Prorates each of the above credits for residential improvements among joint owners and cooperative shareholders according to their proportionate interests in the residential property. Provides for the carryover of any allowable credit which exceeds the taxpayer's current income tax liability. Reduces the allowable credits, on a graduated scale for and Conservation Act. persons with adjusted gross incomes greater than $15,000. Allows an investment tax credit for 25 percent of the qualified investment cost of depreciable geothermal, solar or wind energy equipment placed in service. Allows such a credit for 12 percent of the qualified costs of ventilation, heating, water and other components primarily designed to reduce the heat loss or gain of a structure, and origin ally used by the taxpayer. Prohibits these credits for property originally funded with Federal grants, or located in States which take these energy conserving measures into account for property assessment, or which don't enforce the thermal design requirements of the Energy Policy
Bill· HRH.R. 5921 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1977
Title I: Small Business Act Amendments - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration to make loans to assist small business concerns in financing plant construction and the acquisition of equipment and supplies for the producing of solar energy or other energy conserving equipment. Authorizes the appropriation of $75,000,000 for such purpose. Authorizes the Administration to provide additional assistance to small businesses in the area of training seminars and technical manuals on the design, installation, and maintenance of solar energy equipment. Title II: Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 Amendments - Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to establish an Office of Invention and Innovation in the Energy Research and Development Administration. Authorizes the Office to evaluate proposals for the development of energy-related inventions and to provide financial assistance for the development of such inventions. Stipulates that not less than 20 percent of the funds appropriated to the Energy Research and Development Administration for solar energy programs shall be expended for the benefit of small business concerns and individual inventors. Directs the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to encourage the participation of individuals and small businesses in the research, development, and advancement of energy-conserving technologies.
Bill· HRH.R. 5917 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1977
Amends the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 to direct the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to assist less developed countries in the development and utilization of unconventional, nonnuclear energy technologies. Authorizes the Administrator, in cooperation with the Agency for International Development, to conduct studies on the energy needs, uses, and resources in other countries. Stipulates that such studies should be designed to result in the establishment of an information system permitting transfers of unconventional, nonnuclear energy technologies to impoverished areas of the world. Requires that results of such studies and recommendations for cooperative projects be reported to Congress by July 1, 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of $5,000,000 to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1978 for such purposes.
Bill· HRH.R. 5913 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1977
Agricultural Solar Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Title I: Existing Programs - Amends the Bankhead-Jones Act of 1935 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct and to stimulate research and development relating to uses of solar energy with respect to farm buildings, farm homes and farm machinery. Authorizes the appropriation of $25,000,000 each fiscal year to carry out such research and development. Includes the agricultural uses of solar energy in the agricultural extension programs. Directs that loans, under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, be made for the purchase of farm equipment which utilizes solar energy and for the acquisition and installation of any qualified solar energy thermal conversion system in any residential structure located on a family farm. Title II: Solar Demonstration Farms - Establishes within the Department of Agriculture the Research and Demonstration Planning Committee which shall be responsible for compiling a list of solar energy research projects and for meeting with regional representatives of the State departments of agriculture to determine which projects will be useful and beneficial to the several States. Requires each State department of agriculture to establish one large model farm and within one year to establish not less than ten demonstrations of solar energy research projects using the most efficient or practicable research projects demonstrated on such model farm. Stipulates the terms of any agreement entered into between selected farmowners and the State departments of agriculture for the establishment of such demonstration projects. Authorizes the appropriation of $20,000,000 for the purposes of this title, of which 80 percent is to be used by State departments of agriculture for the model farm and demonstration projects.
Bill· HRH.R. 5909 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1977
Solar and Energy Conservation Commercialization Act - Amends the National Housing Act to specify additional types of Solar energy systems eligible for financial assistance under such Act. Stipulates that such systems shall include solar heating and cooling and hot water systems, geothermal and wind energy systems, and other energy conservation measures and equipment such as insulation, heat pumps and devices to improve furnace efficiency. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants and loans to individuals and families to assist in the purchase of solar, renewable source, and energy conservation measures and equipment. Authorizes grants and loans for similar purposes to neighborhood, community, or nonprofit groups. Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to make loans to small businesses to assist in the purchase and installation of solar, renewable source, and energy conservation improvements and equipment. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and the Federal Energy Administrator to cooperate in carrying out the provisions of this Act and to jointly submit an annual report to the President and the Congress on activities carried out under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1978 through 1981.
Bill· HRH.R. 5889 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1977
Stipulates that sales of natural gas by small, independent producers shall be exempt from regulation by the Federal Power Commission. Requires that prices of such sales be at a level which adequately compensates the seller for current costs, including an adequate return on investment. Defines the term "small producer" to include independent producers (1) not affiliated with natural gas pipeline companies or larger producers; (2) whose total sales do not exceed 10 million Mcf per year; and (3) whose average production per well does not exceed 100 Mcf per day on an annual basis.
Bill· HRH.R. 5924 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1977
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act - Allows an income tax credit for 30 percent of the expenditures not exceeding $750 which the taxpayer paid or incurred during the taxable year for installation of insulation or energy-conserving components which improve heating plant efficiency in his principal residence. Limits the application of this credit to expenditures paid or incurred for installations made between 1976 and 1982 in pre-existing dwellings. Reduces the allowable credit, on a graduated scale, for individuals with adjusted gross incomes greater than $10,000. Allows an income tax credit for 40 percent of the first $1,500, and a secondary credit for 25 percent of the next $7,600 paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year for the installation of qualified solar, wind and geothermal energy equipment in his principal residence. Allows an income tax credit for 20 percent of the first $1,500, and a secondary credit for 12.5 percent of the next $7,600 paid or incurred for the installation of wood stove, heat pump, or burner equipment in connection with new solar, wind or geothermal energy equipment which will be the principal source of space heat in the taxpayer's principal residence. Reduces these limitations in subsequent tax years by subtracting the amounts taken into account for these credits in previous tax years. Limits these credits to equipment installed between 1976 and 1982. Prorates each of the above credits for residential improvements among joint owners and cooperative shareholders according to their proportionate interests in the residential property. Provides for the carryover of any allowable credit which exceeds the taxpayer's current income tax liability. Reduces the allowable credits, on a graduated scale for and Conservation Act. persons with adjusted gross incomes greater than $15,000. Allows an investment tax credit for 25 percent of the qualified investment cost of depreciable geothermal, solar or wind energy equipment placed in service. Allows such a credit for 12 percent of the qualified costs of ventilation, heating, water and other components primarily designed to reduce the heat loss or gain of a structure, and origin ally used by the taxpayer. Prohibits these credits for property originally funded with Federal grants, or located in States which take these energy conserving measures into account for property assessment, or which don't enforce the thermal design requirements of the Energy Policy
Bill· HRH.R. 5926 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1977
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act - Allows an income tax credit for 30 percent of the expenditures not exceeding $750 which the taxpayer paid or incurred during the taxable year for installation of insulation or energy-conserving components which improve heating plant efficiency in his principal residence. Limits the application of this credit to expenditures paid or incurred for installations made between 1976 and 1982 in pre-existing dwellings. Reduces the allowable credit, on a graduated scale, for individuals with adjusted gross incomes greater than $10,000. Allows an income tax credit for 40 percent of the first $1,500, and a secondary credit for 25 percent of the next $7,600 paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year for the installation of qualified solar, wind and geothermal energy equipment in his principal residence. Allows an income tax credit for 20 percent of the first $1,500, and a secondary credit for 12.5 percent of the next $7,600 paid or incurred for the installation of wood stove, heat pump, or burner equipment in connection with new solar, wind or geothermal energy equipment which will be the principal source of space heat in the taxpayer's principal residence. Reduces these limitations in subsequent tax years by subtracting the amounts taken into account for these credits in previous tax years. Limits these credits to equipment installed between 1976 and 1982. Prorates each of the above credits for residential improvements among joint owners and cooperative shareholders according to their proportionate interests in the residential property. Provides for the carryover of any allowable credit which exceeds the taxpayer's current income tax liability. Reduces the allowable credits, on a graduated scale for and Conservation Act. persons with adjusted gross incomes greater than $15,000. Allows an investment tax credit for 25 percent of the qualified investment cost of depreciable geothermal, solar or wind energy equipment placed in service. Allows such a credit for 12 percent of the qualified costs of ventilation, heating, water and other components primarily designed to reduce the heat loss or gain of a structure, and origin ally used by the taxpayer. Prohibits these credits for property originally funded with Federal grants, or located in States which take these energy conserving measures into account for property assessment, or which don't enforce the thermal design requirements of the Energy Policy