WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Biomass energy

S. 1007, The United States-Brazil Energy Cooperation Pact of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.56

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1007 would direct the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Brazil and other foreign governments to develop partnerships that will strengthen diplomatic relations and energy security by accelerating the development of biofuels production, research, and infrastructure to alleviate poverty, create jobs, and increase income, while improving energy security and protecting the environment....

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S. 3679, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3679 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use....

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P.L. 110-343, The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $2873.99

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1424 would amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans....

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H.R. 7110, Making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $579.29

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 7110 would make supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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S. 3577, The Prevent Excessive Speculation Act

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3577 would amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy and agricultural commodities....

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H.R. 6899, The Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act - Savings per Average Family: $42.25

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6899 would advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas comp...

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S. 3485, A bill to require manufacturers to increase the percentage of automobiles manufactured for sale within the United States that are capable of operating on higher-level blends of renewable fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, in combination with gasoline or diesel fuel

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3485 would require manufacturers to increase the percentage of automobiles manufactured for sale within the United States that are capable of operating on higher-level blends of renewable fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, in combination with gasoline or diesel fuel....

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S. 3478, The Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3478 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for the production of energy, to provide transportation and domestic fuel security, and to provide incentives for energy conservation and energy efficiency....

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S. 3472, The Energy and Technology Advancement Act of 2008

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3472 would amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to further the adoption of technologies developed by the Department of Agriculture, and it would encourage small business partnerships in the development of energy through biorefineries....

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S. 3463, A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish pilot project offices to improve Federal permit coordination for renewable energy

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3463 would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish pilot project offices to improve Federal permit coordination for renewable energy....

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H.R. 6759, The Renew Through Green Jobs Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6759 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the renewable electricity production credit and to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to provide for workforce training and education, at institutions of higher education, in the fields of renewable energy and efficiency, green technology, and sustainable environmental practices....

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H.R. 6709, The National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6709 would greatly enhance the Nation's path toward energy independence and environmental, energy, economic, and national security, by amending Federal policy to increase the production of domestic energy sources, it would dedicate fixed percentages of the royalties received for conservation programs, environmental restoration projects, renewable energy research and development, clean energy technology research and development, increased development of existing energy sources, and energy as...

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H.R. 6756, The Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6756 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for clean coal technology....

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H.R. 6692, The Renewable Fuel Pipelines Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6692 would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide loan guarantees for projects to construct renewable fuel pipelines....

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S. 3349, The Energy Assistance Act of 2008

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3349 would increase energy assistance for low-income persons, and it would extend energy tax incentives....

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S. 3336, The New Clean Energy Tax Extenders Act

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3336 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce our dependence on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy....

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S. 3335, The Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3335 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions....

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P.L. 110-289, The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $523.06

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3221 would provide needed housing reform....

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H.R. 6559, The OFS Act

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6559 would require automobile manufacturers to ensure that not less that 80 percent of the automobiles manufactured or sold in the United States by each such manufacturer to operate on fuel mixtures containing 85 percent ethanol, 85 percent methanol, or biodiesel....

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S. 3303, The OFS Act

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3303 would require automobile manufacturers to ensure that not less than 80 percent of the automobiles manufactured or sold in the United States by each manufacturer to operate on fuel mixtures containing 85 percent ethanol, 85 percent methanol, or biodiesel....

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S. 3289, The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $869.34

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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H.R. 6552, The Incentivizing Renewable Energy Production Act of 2008

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6552 would provide incentives for the reduction of green house gases....

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S. 3280, The American Affordable Fuels Act of 2008

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3280 would increase refining capacity and the supply of fuel, and it would open and preserve access to oil and gas....

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S. 3222, The Energy Transition Act of 2008

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3222 would promote the energy security of the United States....

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H.R. 6401, The Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6401 would spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable electricity generation in the United States through priority interconnection, renewable energy payments....

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