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United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 December 2014
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what open data requirements have been included in the implementation of smart meters.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 December 2014
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment have they made of local authorities setting up energy companies to provide cheaper energy to their residents.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2014
167. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the supports available to businesses to develop innovative websites to enable growth of online trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47362/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2014
39. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans to transfer payments from her Department to an electronic system; if she has discussed this proposed change with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47004/14]
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2014
Tax Reform Act of 2014 - Title I: Tax Reform for Individuals - Subtitle A: Individual Income Tax Rate Reform - Revises individual income tax rates to establish three tax brackets (10%, 25%, and 35%). Allows individual taxpayers a deduction from gross income for 40% of adjusted net capital gain. Subtitle B: Simplification of Tax Benefits for Families - Establishes a single standard deduction of $22,000 for married couples filing jointly and $11,000 for single filers. Allows single filers with at least one qualifying child an additional deduction of $5,500, whether or not they itemize deductions. Requires a phaseout of the standard deduction amounts based on adjusted gross income. Increases the amount of the child tax credit. Requires taxpayers who claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit to provide their social security numbers on their tax returns. Modifies the earned income tax credit to provide for a refund of employment and self-employment taxes. Repeals the deduction for personal exemptions after 2014. Subtitle C: Simplification of Education Incentives - Replaces the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credits and the tax deduction for tuition and qualified expenses with a new American Opportunity Tax Credit that allows a 100% tax credit for the first $2,000 of certain higher education expenses and a 25% tax credit for the next $2,000 of such expenses. Expands the tax exclusion for Pell Grants to allow the use of excludible grant funds for any purpose. Repeals specified deductions and exclusions of expenses for educational purposes. Subtitle D: Repeal of Certain Credits for Individuals - Repeals specified tax credits for individuals, including the tax credits for employment-related dependent care expenses, adoption expenses, nonbusiness and residential energy efficiency improvements, investment in qualified electric vehicles and alternative vehicles and refueling property, plug-in electric drive vehicles, health insurance costs, and the tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Subtitle E: Deductions, Exclusions, and Certain Other Provisions - Revises the tax exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence to require a taxpayer to have used the residence as a principal residence for five of the previous eight years. Limits the use of such exclusion to once every five years. Modifies the tax deduction for mortgage interest to allow such deduction for acquisition indebtedness up to $500,000 (currently, $1 million). Revises rules for the tax deduction for charitable contributions. Denies a tax deduction for expenses attributable to the trade or business of performing services as an employee. Repeals or modifies specified tax deductions, including deductions for personal casualty losses, gambling losses, tax preparation expenses, medical expenses, moving expenses, alimony, and contributions to medical savings accounts. Repeals the tax exclusion for employee achievement awards. Subtitle F: Employment Tax Modifications - Revises rules for the deduction of self employment taxes in computing net earnings from self-employment. Eliminates the exemption from employment taxes for certain foreign workers and students. Makes supplemental unemployment benefit payments subject to employment tax. Treats professional employer organizations (PEOs), certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as employers for employment tax purposes (thus allowing such PEOs to pay wages and collect and remit payroll taxes on behalf of an employer). Subtitle G: Pensions and Retirement - Revises the tax treatment of individual and employer-provided retirement plans. Eliminates income eligibility limits for contributing to a Roth individual retirement account (Roth IRA). Prohibits new contributions to traditional IRAs. Repeals the exemption from the 10% penalty for early withdrawals from an IRA for first-time homebuyers. Prohibits employers from establishing new SIMPLE 401(k)s (Simplified Employee Pension plans) after 2014. Subtitle H: Certain Provisions Related to Members of Indian Tribes - Excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, the value of an Indian general welfare benefit. Defines "Indian general welfare benefit" as any payment made or services provided to or on behalf of a member of an Indian tribe under an Indian tribal government program if: (1) such program is administered under specified guidelines and does not discriminate in favor of members of the governing body of the Indian tribe; and (2) the program benefits are available to any tribal member, are for the promotion of general welfare, are not lavish or extravagant, and are not compensation for services. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) establish a Tribal Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary on the taxation of Indians, and (2) establish and require training and education for Internal Revenue Service (IRS) field agents on federal Indian law and the implementation of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to waive any interest or tax penalties related to the exclusion from gross income of Indian general welfare benefits. Title II: Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal - Repeals the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Title III: Business Tax Reform - Subtitle A: Tax Rates - Reduces the maximum income tax rate on corporations to 25% beginning in 2019. Subtitle B: Reform of Business-Related Exclusions and Deductions - Revises the treatment of contributions to the capital of a corporation to require such contributions to be included in gross income. Repeals or modifies business-related tax deductions, including the amortization of pollution control facilities, the net operating loss deduction, amortization of research and experimental expenditures and certain advertising expenses, expensing elections for refineries and environmental remediation costs, the tax deduction for income attributable to domestic production activities, entertainment expenses, percentage depletion, like-kind exchanges, and the exclusion of gain from the sale of small business stock. Revises the accelerated cost recovery system for the depreciation of business assets. Subtitle C: Reform of Business Credits - Repeals tax credits for alcohol and biodiesel used as fuel. Modifies and makes permanent the tax credit for increasing research expenditures. Modifies or repeals specified business-related tax credits, including the low-income housing tax credit, the enhanced oil recovery credit, the Indian employment credit, the employer-provided child care credit, energy-related credits, the rehabilitation credit, and the work opportunity tax credit. Subtitle D: Accounting Methods - Limits the use of the cash method of accounting to a natural person, a farming business, and other entities that meet the gross receipts test. Repeals specified accounting and inventory methods, including the last-in, first-out method of inventory (LIFO) and the lower of cost or market method of inventory. Subtitle E: Financial Instruments - Sets forth rules for the tax treatment of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, hedges, and debt instruments. Terminates tax preferences for private activity bonds and advance refunding bonds and the tax credit for interest on home mortgages. Subtitle F: Insurance Reforms - Modifies rules for the tax treatment of insurance companies, including life insurance companies, property and casualty insurance companies, and certain health insurance organizations. Subtitle G: Pass-Thru and Certain Other Entities - Modifies rules for the tax treatment of S corporations, partnerships, real estate investment trusts, and regulated investment companies. Subtitle H: Taxation of Foreign Persons - Prohibits U.S. insurance companies from deducting reinsurance premiums paid to a related company that is not subject to U.S. taxation on such premiums, unless the related company elects to treat the premium income as effectively connected to a U.S. trade or business subject to U.S. taxation. Makes income of foreign taxpayers that is derived from the operation of passenger cruise ships within U.S. territorial waters subject to U.S. tax. Modifies rules for the deduction of interest payments by a U.S. corporation to a related entity. Prohibits a reduction under any treaty of the United States of tax withholding for a tax deductible payment made between persons who are members of the same foreign controlled group of entities unless there would be a similar reduction for payments made directly to the foreign parent corporation of such entities. Subtitle I: Provisions Related to Compensation - Modifies tax rules relating to executive compensation, including a repeal of exceptions to the $1 million limitation for commissions and performance-based compensation. Imposes a 25% excise tax on the compensation in excess of $1 million paid to any of the five highest paid employees of tax-exempt organizations. Denies a tax deduction for transfers of stock under an incentive stock option plan or an employee stock purchase plan. Sets forth a safe harbor rule for the classification of an individual as an employee or an independent contractor for employment tax purposes. Subtitle J: Zones and Short-Term Regional Benefits - Repeals tax preferences for empowerment zones and enterprise communities, District of Columbia Zones, renewal communities, New York Liberty Zones, and Gulf Opportunity Zones. Title IV: Participation Exemption System for the Taxation of Foreign Income - Subtitle A: Establishment of Exemption System - Revises rules for the taxation of foreign source income to: (1) allow an exemption of 95% of dividends paid by a foreign corporation to a U.S. corporate shareholder that owns 10% or more of the foreign corporation; (2) allow a U.S. parent corporation to reduce the basis of its stock in a foreign subsidiary by the amount of any exempt dividends received by the parent from its foreign subsidiary; (3) allow a U.S. shareholder who owns at least 10% of a foreign subsidiary to include in income for the last tax year beginning before 2015 the pro rata share of historical earnings and profits of the foreign subsidiary to the extent such earnings and profits have not been previously subject to U.S. taxation; and (4) make permanent the look through tax rule exempting dividends, interest, rents, and royalties received or accrued from certain controlled foreign corporations by a related entity from treatment as foreign holding company income (thus permitting deferral of the tax on such income). Subtitle B: Modifications Related to Foreign Tax Credit System - Modifies rules relating to the foreign tax credit. Subtitle C: Rules Related to Passive and Mobile Income - Modifies rules relating to subpart F income (i.e., income of a controlled foreign corporation). Title V: Tax Exempt Entities - Subtitle A: Unrelated Business Income Tax - Revises the unrelated business income tax (UBIT) applicable to tax-exempt organizations by: (1) making all tax-exempt organizations, including government-sponsored entities, subject to UBIT; (2) requiring an exempt organization to calculate separately the net unrelated taxable income of each of its unrelated trades or businesses; (3) limiting the exemption from UBIT for research-related income fundamental research that is made available to the public: (4) increasing from $1,000 to $10,000 the deduction against gross income for UBIT; and (5) eliminating the exemption from UBIT for distressed property (i.e., property in foreclosure). Subtitle B: Penalties - Increases penalties on tax-exempt organizations for failure to file required returns and other information. Subtitle C: Excise Taxes - Expands the excise tax on excess-benefit transactions to labor, agricultural, and horticultural organizations and business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, and boards of trade. Reduces from 2% to 1% the excise tax rate on the net investment income of tax-exempt private foundations and repeals the 1% reduction in such tax rate for private foundations that meet certain distribution requirements. Makes certain private colleges and universities subject to a 1% excise tax on net investment income. Subtitle D: Requirements for Organizations Exempt From Tax - Repeals the tax exemption for professional sports leagues, for qualified property and casualty insurance companies and qualified health insurance issuers, and for type II and type III supporting organizations. Allows a tax exemption for a workmen's compensation insurance organization only if it provides no insurance coverage other than workmen's compensation insurance required by state law. Title VI: Tax Administration And Compliance - Subtitle A: IRS Investigation-Related Reforms - Requires organizations that intend to operate as a tax-exempt social welfare organization to notify the IRS of such intent not later than 60 days after such organization is established. Allows social welfare organizations to seek declaratory judgment relief in cases involving the initial or continuing qualification of their tax-exempt status. Expands the limitation on mandatory disclosures of information about donors to a social welfare organization to require information about a donor who is either an officer or director of the organization or is one of the five highest compensated employees of the organization for the current or any preceding taxable year. Requires all tax-exempt organizations to file their annual tax returns electronically. Expands the obligation of the IRS to ensure that its employees are familiar, and act in accordance with, specified taxpayer rights. Expands the grounds for mandatory termination of the employment of an IRS employee for performing, delaying, or failing to perform (or threatening to perform, delay, or fail to perform) any official action or audit for the purpose of extracting personal gain or benefit for political purposes. Authorizes the disclosure to any person who provides information indicating a violation of internal revenue laws relating to unauthorized disclosure or inspection of tax information or to unlawful acts of revenue officers or agents: (1) whether an investigation based on such information has been initiated and is open or closed; (2) whether any such investigation substantiated a violation; and (3) whether any action has been taken against a violator, including a referral for prosecution. Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to study and report on the process used for determining how IRS enforcement cases are selected and processed. Prohibits any IRS officer or employee from using a personal email account to conduct official business. Prohibits the IRS from holding any conference until the the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration certifies to Congress that the IRS has implemented recommendations in a specified report of the Inspector General. Requires the IRS to apply standards and definitions in effect on January 1, 2010, to determine whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare. Subtitle B: Taxpayer Protection and Service Reforms - Authorizes the IRS to use an identifying number in lieu of an employee's social security number on tax information forms. Directs the IRS, in cooperation with the private sector technology industry, to maintain a program of free tax preparation and electronic filing services to low-income and elderly taxpayers. Directs the IRS to make a simplified form 1040SR (similar to Form 1040EZ) available to taxpayers who have attained age 65. Provides that any refund or credit in excess of $5 million due to a C corporation taxpayer may not be made until the Secretary of the Treasury submits a report to the Joint Committee on Taxation providing information on such refund or credit. Subtitle C: Tax Return Due Date Simplification - Requires the Secretary, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014, to modify by regulation the due dates for extensions of tax returns for partnerships, trusts and estates, employee benefit plans, tax-exempt organizations, and certain trust funds. Sets a due date of April 15 for the annual information return of a foreign trust with a U.S. owner and for the report of foreign bank and financial accounts (with extensions until October 15). Extends the automatic extension for corporation income tax returns from three to six months. Subtitle D: Compliance Reforms - Increases penalties for failure to file a tax return or to provide correct tax information and payee statements. Makes the six-year limitation period for assessing additional tax applicable to underpayments resulting from an incorrect adjusted basis that is more than 125% of the correct adjusted basis. Directs the Secretary to enter into qualified tax collection contracts to collect outstanding inactive tax receivables. Extends the 100% continuous levy to payments due to Medicare providers and suppliers with delinquent tax debts. Requires that all refundable credit amounts be taken into account in computing the tax penalty for underpayment of tax. Title VII: Excise Taxes - Repeals the medical device excise tax. Extends the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Financing Rate of 9 cents per barrel for 2018 through 2023. Expands the definition of "crude oil," for purposes of the excise tax on petroleum, to include any bitumen or bituminous mixture, any oil derived from a bitumen or bituminous mixture (including oil derived from tar sands), and any oil derived from kerogen-bearing sources (including oil derived from oil shale). Increases the Inland Waterways Trust Fund financing rate to 26 cents per gallon for fuel used after 2014. Imposes a quarterly excise tax on each systemically important financial institution equal to .035 % of the institution's total consolidated assets in excess of $500 billion (indexed after 2015 for increases in the gross domestic product). Expands the exemption from the annual fee on branded prescription drug sales to include sales of any drug or biological product that is approved or licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) solely for one or more rare diseases or conditions (diseases or conditions affecting less than 200,000 persons). Title VIII: Deadwood And Technical Provisions - Subtitle A: Repeal of Deadwood - Eliminates provisions in the Internal Revenue Code that are not used in computing current tax liabilities (referred to as deadwood provisions). Subtitle B: Conforming Amendments Related to Multiple Sections - Sets forth conforming amendments.
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2014
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 83) to require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of energy action plans aimed at promoting access to affordable, reliable energy, including increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 10 December 2014
Min EZ - proces en tijdspad uitkomst beleidsdoorlichting Energie
Austria · National Council · 9 December 2014
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ing. Heinz-Peter Hackl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Kontamination mit HCB <i>(Hexachlorbenzol im Kärtner Görschitztal)</i> und die Versäumnisse des Bundesministers
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 December 2014
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what recent estimate he has made of the level of the UK's surplus energy (a) generation and (b) storage capacity; and if he will make a statement.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 December 2014
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will monitor efficiency savings made by the energy industry through sharing procurement, assets and information during the nationwide smart meter roll out.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 December 2014
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have held with the energy industry concerning efficiency savings that could be made by sharing procurement, assets and information during the nationwide smart meter rollout.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 December 2014
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the following data in relation to smart meters will be made publicly available after the scheme roll out starts in 2015: (1) the average cost charged to consumers for a gas smart meter installation visit, (2) the av
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 December 2014
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have made an assessment as to the benefits of delivering smart meter roll out and national home energy efficiency programmes together; and if not, whether there are plans to do so.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
467. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 545 of 25 November 2014, his plans to increase the uptake of the electric vehicle grant scheme to help meet our carbon emission targets for 2020. [47299/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
465. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to include the name Ireland on our postage stamps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47273/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
464. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the State's two official names of Éire and Ireland will be included on postage stamps (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47127/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
463. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding workplace issues at Bord na Móna; if these issues were brought to his attention since his appointment; and the actions he proposed to take in relation to same. [47058/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
462. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage of energy supply that emanates from wind farms; the maximum megawatt outage produced by wind farms to the grid; the lowest megawatt outage on the grid this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47055/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
461. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding microgeneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46985/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
460. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proposed works to Mountjoy House which is under the aegis of the Ordnance Survey Ireland; if a restoration and a new use is envisaged for this building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46982/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
459. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects to publish the White Paper on energy policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46950/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
458. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the current state of biomass resources here; if they would sustain a Moneypoint conversion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46948/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
457. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the industry sources, other than semi-State organisations, that have been consulted on the draft bioenergy action plan since publishing. [46794/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
456. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the role the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland will be taking in implementing the new bioenergy action plan. [46793/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
455. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of staff in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland that are dedicated to policy advice on biomass matters. [46792/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
454. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his Department's policy regarding a renewable energy mix for Ireland; the targets that are in place for each type of renewable energy to achieve a sustainable renewable energy mix; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46755/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
453. Deputy Helen McEntee asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage target figure for renewable energy for the State for 2020. [46754/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
452. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has prepared a cyber security strategy to protect digital public services and the users of the services; and if there is an indicative timeframe for the implementation of the strategy's implementation. [47320/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2014
413. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the person to whom queries should be addressed in relation to information on individuals passed to Irish Water about their addresses, in view of the fact that they have been informed by the Data Protection Commissioner that the matter is one for the energy regulator and vice versa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47063/14]
United States · United States Congress · 9 December 2014
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal authority to restrict the export of: (1) coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks; and (2) supplies of materials or equipment necessary to maintain or further exploration, production, refining, or transportation of energy supplies, or for the construction or maintenance of energy facilities within the United States. Prohibits any federal official from imposing or enforcing any restriction on the export of crude oil. Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to study and make recommendations on the appropriate size, composition, and purpose of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Germany · German Bundestag · 9 December 2014
Treibhausgasemissionen der Energiewirtschaft 2012/13, Projektion für 2020 ohne Einbeziehung der Maßnahmen des Aktionsprogramms Klimaschutz (APK), zusätzlich zu leistender Beitrag laut AKP und sich daraus ergebender absoluter Minderungsbeitrag der Energiewirtschaft, Festlegung und Umsetzung einer absoluten Emissionsobergrenze, Überführung von Kraftwerken in eine (strategische) Reserve, Kriterien für einen funktionierenden Emissionshandel<br /> (insgesamt 30 Einzelfragen)
European Union · Council of the European Union · 9 December 2014
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 December 2014
In advance of the forthcoming Energy Council in Brussels on 9 December, I am writing to outline the agenda items to be discussed. Under the first item on the agenda the Italian Presidency has suggested a policy debate on the main issues essential for the ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 December 2014
In advance of the forthcoming Energy Council in Brussels on 9 December, I am writing to outline the agenda items to be discussed. Under the first item on the agenda the Italian Presidency has suggested a policy debate on the main issues essential for the ...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 December 2014
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, if he will discuss with his counterparts in the devolved administrations the effect of the number of energy suppliers on the consumer price across the UK; and where that price is (a) highest and
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 8 December 2014
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the effect of the cost of fuel on the well-being of older people.
European Union · European Parliament · 8 December 2014
United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2014
Promoting Regional Energy Partnerships for Advancing Resilient Energy Systems Act or the PREPARE Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) and the Secretary of the Interior (acting through specified Assistant Secretaries) to provide technical assistance to governmental entities, Indian tribes, and regional and nonprofit organizations to develop energy strategies that harmonize and promote national, regional, and state energy goals. Sets forth an awards program addressing the uniqueness of the energy challenges facing states and Indian tribes.
United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2014
Requires the Department of the Interior to establish within the Empowering Insular Communities activity a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to: (1) develop an energy action plan addressing the energy needs of each of the insular areas (American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands) and Freely Associated States (Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau); and (2) assist each of the insular areas and Freely Associated States in implementing the plan. Requires the plan to include: (1) recommendations to reduce reliance and expenditures on fuel shipped to the insular areas and Freely Associated States from ports outside the United States, to develop and utilize domestic fuel energy sources, and to improve performance of energy infrastructure and overall energy efficiency; (2) a schedule for implementation of the recommendations and identification and prioritization of specific projects; (3) a financial and engineering plan for implementing and sustaining projects; and (4) benchmarks for measuring progress toward implementation. Requires Interior to approve the plan before it is implemented. Extends the federal immigration law transition period for the Northern Mariana Islands through December 31, 2019, including the annual reduction of nonimmigrant workers who may be admitted during such period.
European Union · EUR-Lex · 8 December 2014
Germany · German Bundestag · 8 December 2014
Energieeffizienz und Energiesparen als Schlüssel für eine ökonomisch erfolgreiche Energiewende, Bestandsaufnahme und zukünftige Effizienzpolitik, u.a. Information und Beratung, Förderprogramme, Energieforschung, Gebäudeenergieeffizienz
European Union · EUR-Lex · 5 December 2014
Germany · German Bundestag · 5 December 2014
<p>Originaltext der Frage(n):</p> <p>In welcher addierten Höhe hat die Russisch-Deutsche Energie-Agentur (RuDEA) bis zu ihrer Auflösung Mittel aus dem Bundeshaushalt erhalten und für welche Projekte genau (bitte Höhe der Zuwendung, zuständiges Bundesministerium und Jahr angeben)?</p>
Germany · German Bundestag · 5 December 2014
Ausgangslage, Handlungsfelder und Maßnahmen: Emissionshandel, europäische und internationale Klimapolitik, Klimaschutz in der Stromerzeugung (Erneuerbare Energien), Nationaler Aktionsplan Energieeffizienz, klimafreundliches Bauen und Wohnen, Klimaschutz im Verkehr, in der Abfall-, Land- und Forstwirtschaft; Vorbildfunktion des Bundes, klimaschädliche Subventionen, Forschung und Entwicklung, Beratung, Aufklärung und Eigeninitiative für Klimaschutz; Aktivitäten anderer Akteure, Berichterstattung, Erstellung des Klimaschutzplans 2050
Austria · National Council · 4 December 2014
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Georg Willi, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Schnellstraßenprojekt S 34 <i>(Traisental Schnellstraße)</i> und Alpenkonvention
Austria · National Council · 4 December 2014
Bericht des Ausschusses für innere Angelegenheiten über die Regierungsvorlage (371 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Chemikaliengesetz 1996 und das Bundeskriminalamt-Gesetz geändert werden
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
191. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 10 and 13 of 23 October 2014 which indicate that of the indigenous wave energy developers, three are attempting to develop point absorber wave energy converter devices, three are working on attenuator devices, two on overtopping devices, four on oscillating water column devices and two on power take off, if a more rational use of the State's resources with a view to developing an Irish wave energy industry providing jobs for Irish workers, would be to purchase the useful intellectual property inherent in the various technologies, employ whatever proven expertise exists in these companies and direct the ESB to lead a development programme targeting the deployment of Irish wave energy conversion megawatt size devices offshore Ireland within ten years. [46598/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
187. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the policy in relation to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland scheme which includes the removal of solid fuel cookers Stanley No. 8, installing small stoves no back boilers, fitting solar panels and replacing windows and doors where necessary; and if a council tenant has a choice to have them installed in their home. [46690/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
7. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will bring the regulations governing the vessels used in the wind work boat industry into line with the European regulations to ensure Irish boat yards may avail of opportunities to supply vessels to Irish offshore wind energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46339/14]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2014
3. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in conjunction with the offshore renewable energy development plan, he will sign up to the equal recognition of mariner certification and training, or design a course that will provide equivalence, to enable Irish fishermen to avail of work opportunities in the offshore renewable energy sector and help develop a service industry for which fishermen are exceptionally qualified, which will ensure that Irish mariners may avail of opportunities in Irish offshore renewable energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46391/14]