Energy Bill

Simply passing a law isn’t enough; the energy bill needs to be backed by dollars to produce its desired effect. Read about key federal energy programs that need more funding.

The President signed into law the most sweeping energy efficiency legislation ever enacted on December 19, 2007. H.R. 6, The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, is projected to save American consumers and businesses more than $400 billion through 2030, and will reduce energy consumption by 7% and greenhouse gas emissions by 9% from the forecast for 2030, according to the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy.

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 included significant changes to the regulation of electricity in America. Read about some of the new policies that encourage energy efficiency in the utility sector.

Read why we need to extend the availability of the tax incentives in the energy bill.

Click above to view the timeline for implementation for all titles of the energy bill.