Energy Savings Act of 2007

Summary

Energy Savings Act of 2007 - Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 - Sets forth a schedule for motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel to contain specified volumes of renewable fuel by calendar year 2022. Prescribes a pilot program to establish refueling infrastructure corridors for gasoline blends containing renewable fuel. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) increase funding for bioenergy research and development; (2) establish bioresearch centers that target biofuels; and (3) authorize loan guarantees for renewable fuel facilities. Establishes a grants program for: (1) renewable fuel production in states with low rates of ethanol production; and (2) transportation of biomass to local biorefineries. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a biorefinery information center. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to impose a fuel tank cap labeling requirement for alternative fueled vehicles. Requires studies on specified renewable fuels and biofuels. Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act regarding advanced lighting technologies. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prescribe new energy efficiency standards. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 with respect to high efficiency vehicles, advanced batteries, and energy storage. United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) implement a research and development program for energy storage systems for motor transportation and electricity transmission and distribution; and (2) establish an Energy Storage Advisory Council. Sets forth national goals for: (1) energy savings in transportation; and (2) national energy efficiency improvement. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act regarding federal fleet conservation requirements. Prescribes implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives with respect to federal facilities. Extends programs assisting state and local governments with energy efficiency programs. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 regarding utility energy efficiency programs. Provides: (1) technical assistance to governmental entities for energy efficiency and demand response programs, including an energy and environmental block grant; and (2) energy efficiency grants to institutions of higher education. Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2007 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish a carbon capture and storage research and demonstration program.

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Timeline

1. 24 May 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 May 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 May 2007

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

   Source: Committee

4. 24 May 2007

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Financial Services, 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

5. 24 May 2007

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Financial Services, 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

6. 25 May 2007

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

   Source: Committee

7. 31 May 2007

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 24 May 2007 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 May 2007

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 May 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 May 2007

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Sponsors

• Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1] · R · Sponsor
• · hssy00 · Standing
• · hspw00 · Standing
• · hsif00 · Standing
• · hsba00 · Standing
• · hsgo00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Energy Savings Act of 2007
• related to ← Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007