Comprehensive Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Act of 2001

Summary

Comprehensive Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Act of 2001 - Sets forth a statutory framework to implement U.S. policy for research, development, demonstration and commercial applications programs designed to enable 20 percent of domestic energy from stationary sources to be generated from nonhydropower renewable energy sources by 2020. Prescribes requirements for: (1) such programs in renewable energy, energy efficiency, biomass energy, and aeronautical system energy efficiency; and (2) a National Building Performance Initiative. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) provide private sector commercialization assistance for renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies; (2) establish a fuel cell technologies demonstration program; and (3) establish a National Electric System Public Benefits Board to administer a National Electric System Public Benefits Fund. Establishes the High Performance Schools grant program. Amends Federal transportation law to mandate: (1) increased vehicle fuel economy standards; and (2) a national tire fuel efficiency program. Establishes the Energy Star program to promote cost-effective energy-efficient products and buildings. Prescribes requirements for: (1) Federal electric power purchases; (2) Federal buildings energy efficiency; (3) guaranteed energy savings; and (4) Federal use of Energy Star standards. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax credits for: (1) certain energy efficient business property; (2) the manufacture of energy efficient appliances; (3) construction of a new energy-efficient home; (4) energy efficiency improvements to existing homes; (5) residential solar, wind, and fuel cell energy property; and (6) purchase of Energy Star products. Allows a deduction for energy-efficient commercial building property expenditures. Prescribes depreciation requirements for: (1) distributed power property; and (2) property used in electricity transmission. Increases the credit rate for electricity produced from renewable and waste products. Treats facilities using bagasse to produce energy as solid waste disposal facilities eligible for tax-exempt financing. Grants an investment tax credit for additional plant capacity for existing renewable resources facilities producing electricity. Allows tax credits for: (1) alternative motor vehicles placed in service; (2) retail sales of alternative fuels for motor vehicles; and (3) installation of alternative fueling stations. Extends the deduction for certain refueling property.

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Timeline

1. 11 July 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Science, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 July 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Science, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 July 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 July 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 23 July 2001

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

   Source: Committee

6. 31 July 2001

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 11 July 2001 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 July 2001

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Sponsors

• Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] · I · Sponsor
• Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hoeffel, Joseph M. [D-PA-13] · D · Sponsor
• Bennie Thompson · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Earl Blumenauer · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21] · D · Cosponsor
• PETER DEFAZIO · D · Cosponsor
• Barbara Lee · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46] · D · Cosponsor
• James McGovern · D · Cosponsor
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