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Clean Energy
Clean Energy Economy
The nation that harnesses the power of clean, renewable energy will be the nation that leads the 21st century. Today, we export billions of dollars each year to import the energy we need to power our country. Our dependence on foreign oil threatens our national security, our environment and our economy. We must make the investments in clean energy sources that will put Americans back in control of our energy future, create millions of new jobs and lay the foundation for long-term economic security. President Obama has already taken significant steps as part of a comprehensive strategy that will pave the way toward a clean energy future for our country.
History of Policy Making Clean Energy
1954:Atomic Energy Act
1980:Renewable Energy Resources Act
1982:Nuclear Waste Policy Act
1992:Energy Policy Act
2007:Energy Independence and Security Act
2008:The Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008
2009:The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The Recovery Act- On February 13, 2009 congress passed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 at the urging of President Obama. The sponsor was representative David R. Obey, and the nine co-sponsors consisted of: Barney Frank, Bart Gordon, George Miller, James Oberstar, Charles Rangel, John Spratt, Edolphus Towns, Nydia Velazquez, Henry Waxman.
Committees Currently Involved- Office of Management and Budget Guidance to Federal Agencies, Council of Economic Advisors, House Transportation and Infrastructure, House Appropriations.
Current status:
Stimulus extensions:
-Section 1603- giving cash grants in lieu of tax credits
-Section 48C- giving manufacturing tax credits
-Loan guarantees — extension and funding
New Legislation:
-Energy: National RES (renewable electricity standard)- gives financing to corporations that invest in the wind industry
-Climate: cap and trade or other climate path
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