Stimulus Bill | 2009 Energy Bills | Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 | Energy Policy Act of 2005 | Additional Resources | More for Members

Stimulus Bill

• H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
  EEI's summary of key electric industry provisions.  

• Additional Resources
  Relevant summaries, excerpts, comparisons and amendments to the House and Senate economic stimulus bills.
• Stimulus Implementation Workroom
  For subscribers only; for access contact Justin Holtzman

2009 Energy Bills

• Resources
  Legislative information related to renewable energy standard (RES) and energy-efficiency resource standard (EERS) provisions expected to be included in comprehensive energy legislation this year.

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

Congress approved a far-reaching energy bill (H.R. 6) in mid-December and sent it to President Bush, who signed the legislation into law on December 19, 2007. The bill contains favorable energy-efficiency, smart grid, and carbon dioxide provisions, as well as incentives for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). These provisions should be very helpful in the electric power industry's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Bill Summaries

• Senate Energy Committee Bill Summary and Final Bill Text 
• EEI Summary 

Timelines

• Master Timeline by Date 
  This timeline includes all activities in all titles of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, including those items outside the interests of the electric utility industry.

• Focused Timeline by Date
  This more focused timeline highlights items that were included in the EEI summary of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

13 Individual Title Timelines

• Title I - Energy Security through Improved Vehicle Fuel Economy

• Title II - Energy Security through Increased Production of Biofuels

• Title III - Energy Savings Through Improved Standards for Appliance and Lighting

• Title IV - Energy Savings in Buildings and Industry

• Title V - Energy Savings in Government and Public Institutions 

• Title VI – Accelerated Research and Development 

• Title VII – Carbon Capture and Sequestration 

• Title VIII – Improved Management of Energy Policy 

• Title IX – International Energy Programs

• Title X – Green Jobs

• Title XI – Energy Transportation and Infrastructure 

• Title XII – Small Business Energy Program 

• Title XIII – Smart Grid

The Energy Policy Act of 2005

On August 8, 2005, President Bush signed into law H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005). This legislation encourages needed investment in the nation's energy infrastructure, helps boost electric reliability, and promotes a diverse mix of fuels to generate electricity. The bill enhances protections for electricity consumers, and encourages energy efficiency and conservation.

Since the enactment of EPAct 2005, EEI has focused its efforts on the law's implementation requirements and is responding to important rulemakings issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Department of Energy (DOE), and other regulatory agencies that are responsible for implementing the various provisions of the legislation.

EEI Resources

• EEI Filings on Key Policy Issues Within EPAct 2005
• EEI-Prepared Timelines of Milestone Activities Required by EPAct 2005
• Congress Passes Comprehensive Energy Bill, H.R. 6
• How Does the Energy Policy Act Affect Electric Companies?

EEI-Prepared Summaries

• Summary of Title I: Energy Efficiency
• Short Summary of Title XII: Electricity
• Summary of Title XII: Electricity, Title XVIII: Studies, and Related Provisions
• Summary of Title XVI: Climate Change
• Summary of Title XVII: Incentives for Innovative Technologies
• Summary of Electricity Provisions in Title XIII: Tax Incentives
• Summary of the Coal Provisions

Additional Resources

• Deciding on “Smart” Meters: The Technology Implications of Section 1252 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005
  Prepared by Plexus Research, Inc., August 2006. This report provides practical guidance on how to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of advanced metering infrastructures. It reflects an assumption that careful planning and implementation is the key to regulatory support for cost recovery.
• Responding to EPAct 2005: Looking at Smart Meters for Electricity, Time-Based Rate Structures, and Net Metering
  Prepared by National Economic Research Associates, May 2006. PURPA, as amended by the EPAct 2005, directs state regulators to take a new look at time-based rates, interruptible rates, standby or backup rates, and net metering. This report presents the economic principles and policy issues that a commission needs to consider when evaluating rate options and provides guidance to regulators on whether to adopt the proposed standards.
• FERC: Federal Statutes, Energy Policy Act of 2005
• FERC Strategic Plan FY 2005, FY 2008 
• Text of the Federal Power Act, as Amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005
  • Red Line Version (Showing Additions and Deletions)
  • Clean Version
• U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Conference Report Summary by Fuel
• U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Conference Report Summary by Title 

More for Members

• Washington Reps Online
  From the latest congressional action to information on Members of Congress, Washington Reps Online serves as an invaluable resource for EEI members.
• Policy Committee on Public and Governmental Affairs 
  Assists in the development and implementation of industry advocacy and communications strategies regarding relevant issues before Congress, the Executive Branch, and state and local policymakers.
• FERC Internet Working Group 
  Used by EEI and its members to develop comments for filing in a variety of FERC proceedings.