Comparison of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). This table compares energy provisions in the signed version with the version that passed the House on January 28, 2009, and the version that passed the Senate on February 10, 2009.
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Provision |
House-Passed Version |
Senate-Passed Version |
Final Law |
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Broad Energy Programs |
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State Energy Program |
$3.4 billion for the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) State Energy Program (SEP), which provides grants and funding to state energy offices for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, as authorized under Part D of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. States must prioritize existing programs when using these funds |
$500 million for SEP, which provides grants and funding to state energy offices for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs |
$3.1 billion for the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) State Energy Program (SEP), which provides grants and funding to state energy offices for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, as authorized under Part D of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The funding is conditioned on state Governors’ assurances regarding regulatory policies, building code requirements and the prioritization of existing state programs. |
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program |
$3.5 billion to DOE to assist state and local governments in implementing energy efficiency and conservation programs, as authorized under Title V of EISA |
$4.2 billion to assist local governments in implementing energy efficiency and conservation programs, as authorized under Title V of EISA. Of which:
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$3.2 billion to assist local governments in implementing energy efficiency and conservation programs, as authorized under Title V of EISA. Of which:
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Loan Guarantees |
$8 billion for the Innovative Technology and Loan Guarantee Program, which supports the commercial use of advanced technologies to avoid and lower air pollutants, greenhouse gases, etc, as authorized under Title XVII of EPAct ‘05 |
$8.5 billion for the Innovative Technology and Loan Guarantee Program for renewable energy systems and electric power transmission systems, as authorized under Title XVII of EPAct ‘05 |
$6 billion for the Innovative Technology and Loan Guarantee Program, which supports the commercial use of advanced technologies to avoid and lower air pollutants, greenhouse gases, etc, as authorized under Title XVII of EPAct ‘05 |
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Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment (ARPA-E) |
$2 billion for energy efficiency and renewable energy research, development, demonstration and deployment activities, including advanced batteries, of which:
$400 million for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, as authorized under Section 5012 of the America Competes Act. Of this amount:
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$2.6 billion for energy efficiency and renewable energy R&D. Of which
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$400 million for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, as authorized under Section 5012 of the America Competes Act $2.5 billion for applied research, development, demonstration and deployment activities $75 million for Defense-wide funding of research, development, text and evaluation projects, including pilot projects, demonstrations, and energy efficiency manufacturing enhancements |
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Green Jobs |
$500 million for research, labor exchange and job training projects to prepare workers for careers in energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, as authorized by Section 171(e)(1)(B)(ii) of the Workforce Investment Act. $300 million for the Office of Job Corps, which can be used for additional training for careers in energy efficiency. |
$250 million for research, labor exchange and job training projects to prepare workers for careers in energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, as authorized by Section 171(e)(1)(B)(ii) of the Workforce Investment Act. Up to $24 million provided for Job Corps Centers, which may include training for careers in energy efficiency |
$500 million for research, labor exchange and job training projects to prepare workers for careers in energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, as authorized by Section 171(e)(1)(B)(ii) of the Workforce Investment Act Up to $37.5 million provided for Job Corps Centers, which may include training for careers in energy efficiency |
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Buildings, Appliances, Electricity, Industry, and Agriculture |
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Green Schools |
$14 billion for school repair, of which 25% must be used for public schools modernization, renovation, or repairs |
No provision |
$9.75 billion for public safety and other government services,which may include assistance for elementary and secondary education and public institutions of higher education, and for modernization, renovation or repair of public school facilities and public institutions of higher education facilities, including modernization, renovation, and repairs that are consistent with a recognized green building rating system |
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Federal Buildings |
$6 billion to GSA for measures to convert GSA facilities to High-Performance Green Buildings $1.7 billion for Department of Defense (DOD) energy efficiency projects and modernization of facilities |
$3.2 billion for Department of Defense (DOD) energy efficiency projects and modernization of facilities $200 million for research, development, test and evaluation, defense-wide for rapid technology transitions and the demonstration of energy efficiency technologies in military installations $250 million for investment in energy efficiency within Defense Health facilities $2.5 billion to GSA for measures to convert GSA facilities to High-Performance Green Buildings, of which:
$323 million for energy-related construction at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities |
$3.6 billion for Department of Defense (DOD) energy efficiency projects and modernization of facilities $4.5 billion to GSA for measures to convert GSA facilities to High-Performance Green Builings. $400 million to establish the Office of Federal High Performance Green Buildings |
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Energy Sustainability and Efficiency Grants and Loans for Institutions |
$1 billion for implementing or improving sustainable energy infrastructure at facilities that produce electricity from renewable sources, CHP, waste heat recycling or natural sources of thermal energy, as authorized in Section 471 of EISA. $500 million for loan guarantees to institutions to improve energy efficiency, as authorized under Section 399A of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. $1.5 billion for grants and loans to institutions for energy sustainability and efficiency recovery funding |
$1.6 billion for grants to make schools and hospitals more energy efficient, as authorized under Section 399A of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act |
No provision |
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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) |
$6.2 billion for the weatherization of low-income family homes, as authorized in Title IV, Part A of the Energy and Conservation and Production Act, Public Law 94-385 |
$2.9 billion for weatherization of low-income family homes, as authorized in Title IV, Part A of the Energy and Conservation and Production Act, Public Law 94-385 |
$5 billion for weatherization of low-income family homes, as authorized in Title IV, Part A of the Energy and Conservation and Production Act, Public Law 94-385 |
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Assisted Housing |
$2.5 billion for energy retrofit investment grants and loans for owners who receive project-based assistance under the Section 811, Section 202 programs and Section 8 programs
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$118 million for grants or loans to owners of Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assisted housing for green retrofits. In order for owners to participate in the retrofit program, they must agree to a 15-year additional period of affordability. |
$250 million to support a program to upgrade HUD sponsored low-income housing to increase energy efficiency. $1 billion for the Public Housing Capital Fund for competitive grants, including investments that leverage private sector funding or financing for renovations and energy conservation retrofit investments
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Electricity Grid |
$11 billion for research and development, pilot projects, and federal matching funds for the Smart Grid Investment Program to modernize the electricity grid. |
$11 billion for research and development, pilot projects, and federal matching funds for the Smart Grid Investment Program to modernize the electricity grid. |
$4.5 billion for research and development, pilot projects, and federal matching funds for the Smart Grid Investment Program to modernize the electricity grid. |
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Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Programs |
$300 million for the Energy Star Program and for matching grants for state rebates to consumers for buying energy efficient Energy Star products to replace old appliances, as authorized under Section 124 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct ’05) |
No provision |
$300 million for matching grants for state rebates to consumers for buying energy efficient Energy Star products to replace old appliances, and for the Energy Star Program. Authorized under Section 124 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT05). |
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Waste Energy and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) |
$500 million for the Waste Energy Recovery Incentive Grant Program, which provides incentive grants to owners and operators of projects that produce either electricity or incremental useful thermal energy through waste energy recovery, as authorized in Section 451 of EISA |
No provision |
No provision |
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Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) |
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$50 million to be spent over two years for loans and grants to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy development for agricultural producers and rural small businesses, as authorized under Section 9007 of the Farm Bill of 2002. |
No provision |
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Transportation |
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Public Transportation and Rail |
$12 billion for investments in public transportation, of which:
$1.1 billion in Amtrak and Intercity Passenger Rail Construction Grants to improve speed and capacity |
$8.4 billion in grants for public transit investments $2 billion for investments in high speed rail corridors $5.5 billion for grants to states for investments in transportation infrastructure |
$14.9 for investments in public transit, of which:
$1.5 billion in grants for state governments, local governments and transit agencies, for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure, including New Starts and Small Starts projects and passenger and freight rail transportation projects, as well as highway and bridge projects $1.3 billion for Amtrak, of which:
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Advanced Batteries |
$1 billion for the manufacturing of advanced batteries, as authorized under Section 136(b)(1)(B) of EISA $1 billion for loan guarantees for advanced battery manufacturing plants, as authorized under Section 135 of EISA. |
$2 billion for grants to assist U.S. companies in the manufacturing of advanced battery systems and components, including funding awards to manufacturers of advanced battery systems and vehicle batteries, including advanced lithium ion batteries, hybrid electrical systems, component manufacturers, and software designers |
$2 billion for grants to assist U.S. companies in the manufacturing of advanced battery systems and components, including funding awards to manufacturers of advanced battery systems and vehicle batteries, including advanced lithium ion batteries, hybrid electrical systems, component manufacturers, and software designers |
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Plug-in Electric Vehicles |
$200 million for the Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Program, which provides grants to state and local governments and others to carry out projects to encourage the use of plug-in electric drive vehicles, as authorized under Section 131 of EISA |
$200 million for the Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Program, which provides grants to state and local governments and others to carry out projects to encourage the use of plug-in electric drive vehicles, as authorized under Section 131 of EISA |
$400 million for the Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Program, which provides grants to state and local governments and others to carry out projects to encourage the use of plug-in electric drive vehicles, as authorized under Section 131 of EISA |
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Alternative Transportation Grants and Programs |
$400 million for assistance to state and local governments to acquire efficient alternative fuel vehicles, as authorized under Section 721 of the EPAct ‘05 $300 million for grants to state and local governments to reduce diesel emissions. Authorized under Title VII, Subtitle G of the EPAct ‘05 |
$350 million for assistance to state and local governments to acquire efficient alternative fuel vehicles, as authorized under Section 721 of the EPAct ‘05 |
$300 million for assistance to state and local governments to acquire efficient alternative fuel vehicles, as authorized under Section 721 of the EPAct ‘05. $300 million for grants to state and local governments to reduce diesel emissions, as authorized under Title VII, Subtitle G of the EPAct ‘05 |
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Federal Fleet |
$600 million for GSA’s Motor Vehicle Acquisition and Motor Vehicle Leasing program, in order to replace the Federal fleet with more efficient vehicles |
$300 million for GSA’s Motor Vehicle Acquisition and Motor Vehicle Leasing program, in order to replace the Federal fleet with more efficient vehicles |
$300 million for GSA’s Motor Vehicle Acquisition and Motor Vehicle Leasing program, in order to replace the Federal fleet with more efficient vehicles |
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Tax Provisions |
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Existing Homes |
Extends and increases the value of the credit to 30 percent of cost up to $1,500 for 2009 and 2010 |
Extends and increases the value of the credit to 30 percent of cost up to $1,500 for 2009 and 2010 for property meeting certain standards. |
Extends and increases the value of the credit to 30 percent of cost up to $1,500 for 2009 and 2010 for property meeting certain standards. |
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Investment Tax Credit |
Replaces the $500 maximum with a $1,667 max on qualified fuel cell properties. |
Removes the $2,000 cap on the 30 percent credit for solar thermal and geothermal property, as well as the $4,000 cap on small wind property. |
Removes the $2,000 cap on the 30 percent credit for solar thermal and geothermal property, as well as the $4,000 cap on small wind property. |
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Energy Conservation Bonds |
Increases and expands the bond limitation on energy conservation bonds by $2.4 billion for loans and grants to implement Green Community Programs |
Increases and expands the bond limitation on energy conservation bonds by $2.4 billion for loans and grants to implement Green Community Programs |
Increases and expands the bond limitation on energy conservation bonds by $2.4 billion for loans and grants to implement Green Community Programs |
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Research Credits for Energy Research |
Provides an enhanced 20 percent R&D credit for qualified research expenses on research related to fuel cells and battery technology, renewable energy, energy conservation technology, efficient transmission and distribution of electricity, and carbon capture and sequestration |
Provides an enhanced 20 percent R&D credit for qualified research expenses on research related to fuel cells and battery technology, renewable energy, energy conservation technology, efficient transmission and distribution of electricity, and carbon capture and sequestration |
No provision (See Advanced Energy Investment Credit, below) |
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Grants in Lieu of Credits |
Provides a grant for persons who place in service specified energy property during 2009 or 2010 for expenses for combined heat and power systems, geothermal heat pumps, and others |
Provides a credit for persons who place in service specified energy property during 2009 or 2010 for expenses for combined heat and power systems, geothermal heat pumps, and others |
Provides grants to businesses instead of tax credits (which only have value if you owe taxes) for specified energy property placed in service during 2009 or 2010, including for combined heat and power systems, geothermal heat pumps, fuel cells, and microturbines. |
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Smart Meter Depreciation |
No provision |
Provides a temporary 5-year recovery period for the depreciation of smart meters which are placed in service before January 1, 2011. |
No provision |
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Advanced Energy Investment Credit |
No provision |
No provision |
Establishes a new 30% percent investment tax credit for the manufacture of “advanced energy property,” including technology for the production of renewable energy, energy storage, energy conservation, efficient transmission and distribution of technology, and carbon capture and sequestration. Up to $2.3 billion in credits may be allocated |
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