Summary: Advanced Geothermal Energy Research and Development Act of 2007 - (Sec. 4) Instructs the Secretary of Energy to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs to expand geothermal energy production from hydrothermal systems. Specifies programs to: (1) develop advanced geophysical, geochemical, and geologic tools to assist in locating hidden hydrothermal resources and increase the reliability of site characterization; and (2) demonstrate technologies and techniques of exploratory drilling for undiscovered resources in a variety of geologic settings. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of subsurface components and systems capable of withstanding extreme geothermal environments and necessary to develop, produce, and monitor geothermal reservoirs and produce geothermal energy. Directs the Secretary also to support such programs to: (1) create models of geothermal reservoir performance; and (2) mitigate or preclude potential adverse environmental impacts of geothermal energy development, production, or use. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs for: (1) enhanced geothermal systems; (2) enhanced geothermal systems reservoir stimulation technologies and techniques; and (3) geothermal energy production from oil and gas fields and production and recovery of energy from geopressured resources. (Sec. 8) Sets forth federal cost share, organization, and administration requirements for projects under this Act. Requires the Secretary to allow a competitive bidding process to play a role in determining the final cost-share ratio. (Sec. 9) Instructs the Secretary to award grants for five-year periods to institutions of higher education (or consortia of them) for establishment of two Centers for Geothermal Technology Transfer, including a Hydrothermal Center and an Enhanced Geothermal Systems Center, to serve as information clearinghouses. (Sec. 10) Requires the Secretary to expand the Department of Energy's GeoPowering the West program, renamed "GeoPowering America," to extend its geothermal technology transfer activities throughout the entire United States. Continues to base the program in the Department of Energy office in Golden, Colorado. (Sec. 11) Directs the Secretary to study and report to specified congressional committees on: (1) advanced technologies to maximize geothermal resources; (2) progress of projects under this Act; and (3) legal and regulatory barriers to such projects. (Sec. 13) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2012.

sec instructs secretary energy support research development demonstration commercial application programs expand geothermal energy production systems specifies programs develop advanced geophysical geologic tools assist locating hidden resources increase reliability site characterization demonstrate technologies techniques exploratory drilling undiscovered resources variety geologic settings sec directs secretary support research development demonstration commercial application subsurface components systems capable extreme geothermal environments necessary develop produce monitor geothermal reservoirs produce geothermal energy directs secretary support programs create models geothermal reservoir performance mitigate preclude potential adverse environmental impacts geothermal energy development production use sec directs secretary support research development demonstration commercial application programs enhanced geothermal systems enhanced geothermal systems reservoir stimulation technologies techniques geothermal energy production oil gas fields production recovery energy resources sec sets forth federal cost share organization administration requirements projects act requires secretary allow competitive bidding process play role determining final cost share ratio sec instructs secretary award grants year periods institutions higher education consortia establishment including center enhanced geothermal systems center serve information clearinghouses sec requires secretary expand department_of_energy west program renamed extend geothermal technology transfer activities entire united_states continues base program department_of_energy office golden colorado sec directs secretary study report specified congressional committees advanced technologies maximize geothermal resources progress projects act legal regulatory barriers projects sec authorizes appropriations fy2008 fy2012


Summary: Marine Renewable Energy Research and Development Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to support research and demonstration programs to expand marine renewable energy production, including: (1) study and comparison of existing marine renewable energy extraction technologies; (2) investigation of utility grid and intermittency issues; (3) increased survivability of marine renewable energy extraction technologies, including development of corrosive-resistant materials; (4) a study of environmental impacts of such technologies and ways to address adverse impacts; and (5) establishment of protocols, in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), for how the ocean community may best interact with marine renewable energy devices.Directs the Secretary to develop siting criteria for marine renewable energy generation projects prior to installation of such technologies.Directs the Secretary to award grants to institutions of higher education (or consortia of them) to establish National Marine Renewable Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Centers to serve as information clearinghouses for the marine renewable energy industry, collecting and disseminating information on best practices related to developing and managing enhanced marine renewable energy systems resources.Authorizes the Secretary to give special consideration to historically black colleges and universities and land grant universities that meet prescribed criteria.Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2012, excluding certain ocean energy programs already receiving funds under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

instructs secretary energy support research demonstration programs expand marine renewable energy production including study comparison existing marine renewable energy extraction technologies investigation utility grid issues increased survivability marine renewable energy extraction technologies including development resistant materials study environmental impacts technologies ways address adverse impacts establishment protocols conjunction national_oceanic_and_atmospheric_administration noaa ocean community best interact marine renewable energy devices directs secretary develop siting criteria marine renewable energy generation projects prior installation technologies directs secretary award grants institutions higher education consortia establish demonstration_centers serve information clearinghouses marine renewable energy industry collecting disseminating information best practices related developing managing enhanced marine renewable energy systems resources authorizes secretary special consideration historically black colleges universities land grant universities meet prescribed criteria authorizes appropriations fy2008 fy2012 excluding certain ocean energy programs receiving funds energy policy act


Summary: American Fuels Act of 2007 - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President the Office of Energy Security to oversee all federal energy security programs, including coordination of all federal agency efforts to assist the United States in achieving full energy independence. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide: (1) a tax credit, against both ordinary and alternative minimum tax, for production of qualified flexible fuel motor vehicles; and (2) an alternative fuel retail sales credit. Amends the Clayton Act and the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit restrictions on the installation of alternative fuel pumps within fuel franchise documents. Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations to ensure that diesel sold or introduced into commerce in the United States, on an annual average basis, contains specified percentages of alternative diesel fuel. Sets forth a credit program for the generation of diesel fuel. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an excise tax credit for: (1) production of cellulosic biomass ethanol; and (2) qualifying ethanol blending and processing equipment. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPA) to treat a medium or heavy duty hybrid vehicle as an alternative fueled vehicle. Sets a deadline by which: (1) any federal property with at least one fuel refueling station must include at least one alternative fuel refueling station; and (2) any alternative fuel refueling station on federally-owned property must permit full public access for the purpose of refueling using alternative fuel. Amends federal transportation law to require that any bus purchased with funds from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund to be a clean fuel bus. Amends armed forces law governing energy-related procurement to direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to use fuel produced from domestically produced fuel using starch, sugar, cellulosic biomass, plant or animal oils, or thermal chemical conversion, thermal depolymerization, or thermal conversion processes (covered fuel). Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts to: (1) develop and operate covered fuel production facilities; and (2) provide for construction or capital modification of such facilities. Amends the EPA to include among alternative fueled vehicles any vehicle propelled by electric drive transportation, engine dominant hybrid electric, or plug-in hybrid technology.

american fuels act establishes executive_office president oversee federal energy security programs including coordination federal agency efforts assist united_states achieving energy independence amends internal revenue code provide tax credit ordinary alternative minimum tax production qualified flexible fuel motor vehicles alternative fuel retail sales credit amends clayton act petroleum_marketing_practices_act prohibit restrictions installation alternative fuel pumps fuel franchise documents amends clean air act direct administrator environmental_protection_agency promulgate regulations ensure diesel sold introduced commerce united_states annual average basis contains specified percentages alternative diesel fuel sets forth credit program generation diesel fuel amends internal revenue code allow excise tax credit production cellulosic biomass ethanol qualifying ethanol blending processing equipment amends energy policy act epa treat medium heavy duty hybrid vehicle alternative fueled vehicle sets deadline federal property fuel refueling station include alternative fuel refueling station alternative fuel refueling station federally owned property permit public access purpose refueling alternative fuel amends federal transportation law require bus purchased funds mass transit account highway_trust_fund clean fuel bus amends armed forces law governing energy related procurement direct secretary defense develop strategy use fuel produced domestically produced fuel starch sugar cellulosic biomass plant animal oils thermal chemical conversion thermal thermal conversion processes covered fuel authorizes secretary enter contracts develop operate covered fuel production facilities provide construction capital modification facilities amends epa include alternative fueled vehicles vehicle propelled electric drive transportation engine dominant hybrid electric plug hybrid technology


Summary: International Climate Cooperation Re-engagement Act of 2007 - Title I: United States Policy on Global Climate Change - (Sec. 103) Establishes within the Department of State an Office on Global Climate Change, which shall be headed by the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Climate Change. States that the primary responsibility of the Ambassador-at-Large shall be to advance U.S. goals with respect to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and addressing global climate change. Authorizes the Ambassador-at-Large to represent the United States in diplomatic contacts relating to global climate change. Title II: Assistance to Promote Clean and Efficient Energy Technologies in Foreign Countries - (Sec. 202) Directs the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support policies and programs in developing countries that promote clean and efficient energy technologies to: (1) produce the necessary market conditions for private sector delivery of energy and environmental management services; and (2) promote the use of American-made clean and efficient energy technologies, products, and energy and environmental management services. Directs the Administrator to report to the appropriate committees annually respecting implementation of such policies and programs through FY2012. Authorizes FY2008-FY2012 appropriations. (Sec. 203) States that the Secretary of Commerce shall direct the United States and Foreign Commercial Service to expand or create a Foreign Commercial Service corps to promote U.S. exports in clean and efficient energy technologies and build the capacity of government officials in India, China, and other countries to become more familiar with clean energy technologies. Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate committees respecting such activities for each of FY2008-FY2012. Authorizes FY2008-FY2012 appropriations. (Sec. 204) States that the Secretary of Commerce shall direct the International Trade Administration to expand or create trade missions to and from the United States to encourage private sector trade and investment in clean and efficient energy technologies by: (1) organizing trade missions to foreign countries and by matching U.S. private sector companies with foreign market opportunities; and (2) creating reverse trade missions in which the Department of Commerce facilitates the meeting of foreign private and public sector organizations with U.S. private sector companies. Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate committees respecting such activities for each of FY2008-FY2012. Authorizes FY2008-FY2012 appropriations. (Sec. 205) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) should promote greater investment in clean and efficient energy technologies by: (1) reaching out to U.S. companies that are interested in investing in clean and efficient energy technologies in countries that are significant contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions; (2) giving preferential treatment to projects that involve the investment or utilization of clean and efficient energy technologies; and (3) providing greater flexibility in supporting projects that involve the investment or utilization of clean and efficient energy technologies. Requires that OPIC include such activities (or an explanation for the lack of such activities) in its annual report. (Sec. 206) Requires the Director of the Trade and Development Agency to establish policies that fund, and give priority to, projects that involve clean and efficient energy technologies, particularly to countries that have the potential for significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Directs the President to include such activities in the annual Trade and Development Agency report. (Sec. 207) Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish a global climate change exchange program to strengthen research, educational exchange, and international cooperation with the aim of reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and addressing global climate change. Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate committees respecting such activities for each of FY2008-FY2012. Authorizes FY2008-FY2012 appropriations. (Sec. 208) Directs the President to provide assistance to the Interagency Working Group to support a Clean Energy Technology Exports Initiative to: (1) leverage federal resources to enhance the export of U.S. clean energy technologies; (2) fulfill the mission and objectives of the Five-Year Strategic Plan of the Clean Energy Technology Exports Initiative; and (3) raise the oversight level of the Interagency Working Group to the heads of the federal departments and agencies that are participating in the Group. Directs the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Energy to report to the appropriate congressional committees respecting such activities for each of FY2008-FY2012. Authorizes FY2008-FY2012 appropriations. Title III: International Clean Energy Foundation - (Sec. 302) Establishes the International Clean Energy Foundation which shall serve the long-term foreign policy and energy security goals of reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. Directs the Foundation to: (1) make grants for projects outside of the United States to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through clean and efficient energy technologies, processes, and services; (2) seek contributions from foreign governments and private organizations to supplement funds made available under this title; (3) harness global expertise through collaborative partnerships with foreign governments and domestic and foreign private actors, by leveraging public and private capital, technology, expertise, and services towards innovative models to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions; (4) create a repository of best practices; and (5) promote the use of American-made clean and efficient energy technologies, processes, and services. Directs the Foundation to report annually to the appropriate congressional committees. Authorizes FY2008-FY2012 appropriations.

international climate cooperation engagement act title united states policy sec establishes shall headed ambassador large states primary responsibility ambassador large shall advance goals respect reducing global greenhouse gas emissions addressing global climate change authorizes ambassador large represent united_states diplomatic contacts relating global climate change title assistance promote clean foreign countries sec directs administrator united_states_agency international_development usaid support policies programs developing countries promote clean efficient energy technologies produce necessary market conditions private sector delivery energy environmental management services promote use american clean efficient energy technologies products energy environmental management services directs administrator report appropriate committees annually respecting implementation policies programs fy2012 authorizes fy2008 fy2012 appropriations sec states secretary commerce shall direct united_states expand create corps promote exports clean efficient energy technologies build capacity government officials india china countries familiar clean energy technologies directs secretary report appropriate committees respecting activities fy2008 fy2012 authorizes fy2008 fy2012 appropriations sec states secretary commerce shall direct international_trade_administration expand create trade missions united_states encourage private sector trade investment clean efficient energy technologies organizing trade missions foreign countries matching private sector companies foreign market opportunities creating reverse trade missions department_of_commerce facilitates meeting foreign private public sector organizations private sector companies directs secretary report appropriate committees respecting activities fy2008 fy2012 authorizes fy2008 fy2012 appropriations sec expresses sense congress overseas_private_investment_corporation opic promote greater investment clean efficient energy technologies reaching companies interested investing clean efficient energy technologies countries significant contributors global greenhouse gas emissions giving preferential treatment projects involve investment utilization clean efficient energy technologies providing greater flexibility supporting projects involve investment utilization clean efficient energy technologies requires opic include activities explanation lack activities annual report sec requires director trade_and_development_agency establish policies fund priority projects involve clean efficient energy technologies particularly countries potential significant reduction greenhouse gas emissions directs president include activities annual trade_and_development_agency report sec authorizes secretary state establish global climate change exchange program strengthen research educational exchange international cooperation aim reducing global greenhouse gas emissions addressing global climate change directs secretary report appropriate committees respecting activities fy2008 fy2012 authorizes fy2008 fy2012 appropriations sec directs president provide assistance interagency_working_group support clean energy technology exports initiative leverage federal resources enhance export clean energy technologies fulfill mission objectives year strategic plan raise oversight level interagency_working_group heads federal departments agencies participating group directs administrator united_states_agency international_development secretary commerce secretary energy report appropriate congressional committees respecting activities fy2008 fy2012 authorizes fy2008 fy2012 appropriations title iii sec establishes shall serve long term foreign policy energy security goals reducing global greenhouse gas emissions directs foundation grants projects outside united_states reduce global greenhouse gas emissions clean efficient energy technologies processes services seek contributions foreign governments private organizations supplement funds available title harness global expertise collaborative partnerships foreign governments domestic foreign private actors leveraging public private capital technology expertise services innovative models reduce global greenhouse gas emissions create repository best practices promote use american clean efficient energy technologies processes services directs foundation report annually appropriate congressional committees authorizes fy2008 fy2012 appropriations


Summary: Ethanol Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation, to: (1) award up to $1 million to one or more eligible firms to conduct feasibility studies for the construction of one or more dedicated ethanol pipelines; and (2) award up to $1 million to one or more eligible firms to carry out a program to address technical factors that prevent the transportation of ethanol and biodiesel in existing hazardous liquid interstate transmission pipelines.

ethanol infrastructure expansion act directs secretary energy coordination secretary transportation award million eligible firms conduct feasibility studies construction dedicated ethanol pipelines award million eligible firms carry program address technical factors prevent transportation ethanol biodiesel existing hazardous liquid interstate transmission pipelines


Summary: Amends corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards provisions to include B20 biodiesel blend as an alternative fuel for purposes of such standards.

amends corporate average fuel economy cafe standards provisions include biodiesel blend alternative fuel purposes standards


Summary: Fuel Efficiency Encouragement Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the limitation on the number of new qualified hybrid and advanced lean-burn technology vehicles eligible for the alternative motor vehicle tax credit; and (2) provide a tax credit for manufacturing new qualified hybrid motor vehicles.

fuel efficiency encouragement act amends internal revenue code repeal limitation number new qualified hybrid advanced lean burn technology vehicles eligible alternative motor vehicle tax credit provide tax credit manufacturing new qualified hybrid motor vehicles


Summary: Renewable Energy Credit Extension Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) extend through 2013 the tax credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (e.g., wind, biomass, poultry waste); and (2) allow certain organizations, including tax-exempt organizations, state and local governments, and Indian tribal governments, to sell unused amounts of such tax credit.

amends internal revenue code extend tax credit electricity produced certain renewable resources wind biomass poultry waste allow certain organizations including tax exempt organizations state local governments indian tribal governments sell unused amounts tax credit


Summary: Energy Savings Act of 2007 - Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 - Sets forth a schedule for motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel to contain specified volumes of renewable fuel by calendar year 2022.Prescribes a pilot program to establish refueling infrastructure corridors for gasoline blends containing renewable fuel.Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) increase funding for bioenergy research and development; (2) establish bioresearch centers that target biofuels; and (3) authorize loan guarantees for renewable fuel facilities.Establishes a grants program for: (1) renewable fuel production in states with low rates of ethanol production; and (2) transportation of biomass to local biorefineries.Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a biorefinery information center.Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to impose a fuel tank cap labeling requirement for alternative fueled vehicles.Requires studies on specified renewable fuels and biofuels.Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act regarding advanced lighting technologies.Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prescribe new energy efficiency standards.Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 with respect to high efficiency vehicles, advanced batteries, and energy storage.United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) implement a research and development program for energy storage systems for motor transportation and electricity transmission and distribution; and (2) establish an Energy Storage Advisory Council.Sets forth national goals for: (1) energy savings in transportation; and (2) national energy efficiency improvement.Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act regarding federal fleet conservation requirements.Prescribes implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives with respect to federal facilities.Extends programs assisting state and local governments with energy efficiency programs.Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 regarding utility energy efficiency programs.Provides: (1) technical assistance to governmental entities for energy efficiency and demand response programs, including an energy and environmental block grant; and (2) energy efficiency grants to institutions of higher education.Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2007 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish a carbon capture and storage research and demonstration program.

energy savings act transportation act sets forth schedule motor vehicle fuel home heating oil boiler fuel contain specified volumes renewable fuel calendar year pilot program establish refueling infrastructure corridors gasoline blends containing renewable fuel amends energy policy act increase funding bioenergy research development establish centers target biofuels authorize loan guarantees renewable fuel facilities establishes grants program renewable fuel production states low rates ethanol production transportation biomass local biorefineries directs secretary energy establish biorefinery information center amends energy policy act direct federal_trade_commission ftc impose fuel tank cap labeling requirement alternative fueled vehicles requires studies specified renewable fuels biofuels energy efficiency promotion act amends national_energy_conservation_policy_act advanced lighting technologies amends energy_policy_and_conservation_act prescribe new energy efficiency standards amends energy policy act respect high efficiency vehicles advanced batteries energy storage instructs secretary energy implement research development program energy storage systems motor transportation electricity transmission distribution establish sets forth national goals energy savings transportation national energy efficiency improvement amends energy_policy_and_conservation_act federal fleet conservation requirements prescribes implementation energy efficiency renewable energy initiatives respect federal facilities extends programs assisting state local governments energy efficiency programs amends public_utility_regulatory_policies_act utility energy efficiency programs provides technical assistance governmental entities energy efficiency demand response programs including energy environmental block grant energy efficiency grants institutions higher education sequestration act amends energy policy act establish carbon capture storage research demonstration program


Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify new flexible fuel hybrid motor vehicles for the alternative motor vehicle tax credit through December 31, 2016, subject to a phaseout for vehicles sold after 2011. Defines "new flexible fuel hybrid motor vehicle" as a qualified hybrid motor vehicle which is capable of operating on an alternative fuel, on gasoline, and on any blend thereof, and which is certified by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to have achieved a certain level of city fuel economy using E-85 ethanol fuel.

amends internal revenue code qualify new flexible fuel hybrid motor vehicles alternative motor vehicle tax credit december subject phaseout vehicles sold defines new flexible fuel hybrid motor vehicle qualified hybrid motor vehicle capable operating alternative fuel gasoline blend thereof certified administrator environmental_protection_agency achieved certain level city fuel economy e-85 ethanol fuel


Summary: Generating Renewable Energy and Encouraging Novel Technologies Act of 2007 - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to renewable energy and other energy-related tax incentives. Allows current year expensing for: (1) wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and ocean energy property used to produce electricity; (2) qualified fuel cell or microturbine property; (3) oil shale extraction and processing property; and (4) coal-to-liquid fuels process property. Extends eligibility for clean renewable energy bonds (CREBs) and the issuance authority for such bonds through 2018.Extends through 2018: (1) the tax credit for investment in solar energy and qualified fuel cell property; (2) the income and excise tax credits for alcohol used as fuel and for alternative fuels; (3) the tax credit for nonbusiness energy property expenditures; and (4) the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial building expenditures.Extends through 2016 the tax credit for residential energy efficient property expenditures and increases the amount of such credit.Allows accelerated depreciation for electric transmission or distribution property.Extends through 2017 the tax credit for using wind, solar, and geothermal resources to produce electricity.Allows new tax credits for: (1) producing electricity from ocean energy; (2) investment in cellulosic biomass ethanol plant property; (3) investment in oil shale extraction and processing property; (4) diesel used as fuel; and (5) investment in a coal-to-liquid fuels project.Revises tax credit amounts for certain energy efficient appliances (e.g., dishwashers, refrigerators) produced after 2007.Extends through 2040 the tax credit for producing electricity from advanced nuclear power facilities and increases the amounts of such credit.

generating renewable energy encouraging novel technologies act 2007_-_amends_internal_revenue code provisions relating renewable energy energy related tax incentives allows current year expensing wind solar geothermal biomass ocean energy property produce electricity qualified fuel cell microturbine property oil shale extraction processing property coal liquid fuels process property extends eligibility clean renewable energy bonds issuance authority bonds tax credit investment solar energy qualified fuel cell property income excise tax credits alcohol fuel alternative fuels tax credit nonbusiness energy property expenditures tax deduction energy efficient commercial building expenditures extends tax credit residential energy efficient property expenditures increases credit allows accelerated depreciation electric transmission distribution property extends tax credit wind solar geothermal resources produce electricity allows new tax credits producing electricity ocean energy investment cellulosic biomass ethanol plant property investment oil shale extraction processing property diesel fuel investment coal liquid fuels project revises tax credit amounts certain energy efficient appliances refrigerators produced tax credit producing electricity advanced nuclear power facilities increases amounts credit


Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) individual taxpayers investing in wind facilities used to produce electricity an exemption of up to $40,000 from limitations on passive activity losses and credits; and (2) tax credit amounts for producing electricity from wind facilities to offset alternative minimum tax liability.

amends internal revenue code allow individual taxpayers investing wind facilities produce electricity exemption limitations passive activity losses credits tax credit amounts producing electricity wind facilities offset alternative minimum tax liability


Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the reduction in the rate of the tax credit for producing electricity from open-loop biomass facilities (thus making such rate equal to the tax credit rate for closed-loop biomass facilities).

amends internal revenue code eliminate reduction rate tax credit producing electricity open loop biomass facilities making rate equal tax credit rate closed loop biomass facilities


Summary: Amends the Wetland Loan Act to extend funding for conservation of migratory waterfowl and habitat.Amends the Duck Stamp Act to increase the price of federal migratory-bird hunting and conservation stamps.Makes amounts appropriated under the Wetlands Loan Act or from the migratory bird conservation fund available to acquire land only if the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission recommends it. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to designate the priority general public uses that will be authorized on such land and the first date on which each designated use will be allowed. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the funds provided pursuant to this Act should be used for preserving and increasing waterfowl populations in accordance with the goals and objectives of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan and should supplement and not replace current conservation funding; and (2) this Act should be implemented in a manner that helps private landowners achieve their long-term land use objectives in ways that enhance the conservation of wetlands and wildlife habitat.

amends wetland loan act extend funding conservation migratory waterfowl habitat amends duck stamp act increase price federal migratory bird hunting conservation stamps makes amounts appropriated wetlands loan act migratory bird conservation fund available acquire land migratory_bird_conservation_commission recommends requires secretary interior acting director fish wildlife service designate priority general public uses authorized land date designated use allowed expresses sense congress funds provided pursuant act preserving increasing waterfowl populations accordance goals objectives supplement replace current conservation funding act implemented manner helps private landowners achieve long term land use objectives ways enhance conservation wetlands wildlife habitat


Summary: Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an information center on research, development, and commercial application of technologies related to biofuels and biorefineries, including: (1) biochemical and thermochemical conversion technologies to make fuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks; (2) biotechnology processes that emphasize enzyme-based processing systems; and (3) other advanced processes and technologies that will enable biofuel development. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to instruct the Secretary to implement a research, development, and demonstration program relating to: (1) existing transportation fuel distribution infrastructure and new alternative distribution infrastructure, focusing on the physical and chemical properties of biofuels and prevention of or mitigation against certain adverse impacts; (2) bioresearch centers located in Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts, with a focus on biofuels; and (3) increased energy efficiency and reduced energy consumption in biorefinery facilities. Directs the Secretary to make grants for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuel production technologies in states with low rates of ethanol production and of cellulosic biomass ethanol. Requires the Secretary to study and report to Congress on: (1) research and development challenges in increasing to 5% biodiesel fuel sold in the United States; (2) the feasibility of increasing domestic consumption of ethanol-blended gasoline with specified levels of ethanol; (3) whether optimizing flexible fueled vehicles to use E-85 fuel would increase their fuel efficiency; and (4) the effects of biodiesel upon engine durability.

secretary energy establish information center research development commercial application technologies related biofuels biorefineries including biochemical thermochemical conversion technologies fuels lignocellulosic feedstocks biotechnology processes emphasize enzyme based processing systems advanced processes technologies enable biofuel development amends energy policy act instruct secretary implement research development demonstration program relating existing transportation fuel distribution infrastructure new alternative distribution infrastructure focusing physical chemical properties biofuels prevention mitigation certain adverse impacts centers located focus biofuels increased energy efficiency reduced energy consumption biorefinery facilities directs secretary grants research development demonstration commercial application biofuel production technologies states low rates ethanol production cellulosic biomass ethanol requires secretary study report congress research development challenges increasing biodiesel fuel sold united_states feasibility increasing domestic consumption ethanol blended gasoline specified levels ethanol optimizing flexible fueled vehicles use e-85 fuel increase fuel efficiency effects biodiesel engine durability


Summary: Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a technology transfer center to disseminate information on research, development, and commercial application of technologies related to specified biofuels and biorefineries, including: (1) biochemical and thermochemical conversion technologies to make fuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks; (2) biotechnology processes that emphasize enzyme-based processing systems; (3) biogas technologies; and (4) other advances to enable biofuel development. (Sec. 3) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to instruct the Secretary to implement a biofuels research, development, and demonstration program related to existing transportation fuel distribution infrastructure and new alternative distribution infrastructure, focusing on the physical and chemical properties of biofuels and prevention of or mitigation against certain adverse impacts. (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on challenges inherent in increasing to 2.5% the biodiesel proportion of diesel fuel sold in the United States. Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to make publicly available the physical property data and characterization of biodiesel, in order to encourage standards that will promote their utilization in the transportation and fuel delivery system. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on challenges inherent in increasing to 5% of the transportation fuels sold in the United States fuel with biogas or a blend of biogas and natural gas. (Sec. 6) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary to establish five bioresearch centers, focusing on biofuels, one in each of the five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts. (Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary to make grants for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuel production technologies in states with low rates of ethanol production, including cellulosic biomass ethanol production. (Sec. 8) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary to establish: (1) a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for increasing energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption in biorefinery facilities; and (2) a similar program for technologies and processes that enable the retrofitting of biorefineries that exclusively use corn grain or corn starch as a feedstock so that they can accept a range of biomass, including lignocellulosic feedstocks. (Sec. 9) Requires the Secretary to study and report to Congress on: (1) methods of increasing U.S. consumption of ethanol-blended gasoline with levels of ethanol between 10% and 40%; (2) whether optimizing flexible fueled vehicles to use E-85 fuel would increase their fuel efficiency; and (3) the effects of biodiesel upon engine and engine system performance and durability. (Sec. 12) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize appropriations for bioenergy renewable energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities for FY2010, and increase existing appropriations for FY2007-FY2009. (Sec. 13) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to instruct the Secretary to include environmental science in the research, development, and demonstration program for systems biology. Modifies the program goals of developing technologies and methods based on the biological functions of genomes, microbes, and plants that can perform specified functions. Revises the goal regarding the function of producing hydrogen to specify hydrogen in sustainable production systems that reduce greenhouse emissions. Adds a goal for the function of developing cellulosic and other feedstocks that are less resource and land intensive and that promote sustainable use of resources, including soil, water, energy, forests, and land, and ensure protection of air, water, and soil quality. Requires the Secretary to establish a research and development program to: (1) improve and develop analytical tools to facilitate the analysis of life-cycle energy and greenhouse gas emissions, including emissions related to direct and indirect land use changes, attributable to all potential biofuel feedstocks and production processes; (2) promote the systematic evaluation of the impact of expanded biofuel production on the environment, including forestlands, and on the food supply for humans and animals; and (3) facilitate small-scale production, local, and on-farm use of biofuels, including the development of small-scale gasification technologies for production of biofuel from cellulosic feedstocks. (Sec. 14) Directs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on increasing the fuel efficiency of vehicles using biogas by optimizing natural gas vehicle systems that can operate on it, including the advancement of vehicle fuel systems and the combination of hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid electric drive platforms with natural gas vehicle systems using biogas. Sec. 15) Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop standards for biofuel dispenser systems in order to promote broader biofuels adoption and utilization; and (2) report to Congress on research and development regarding the use of algae as a feedstock for biofuels production.

act sec directs secretary energy establish technology transfer center disseminate information research development commercial application technologies related specified biofuels biorefineries including biochemical thermochemical conversion technologies fuels lignocellulosic feedstocks biotechnology processes emphasize enzyme based processing systems biogas technologies advances enable biofuel development sec amends energy policy act instruct secretary implement biofuels research development demonstration program related existing transportation fuel distribution infrastructure new alternative distribution infrastructure focusing physical chemical properties biofuels prevention mitigation certain adverse impacts sec requires secretary report congress challenges inherent increasing biodiesel proportion diesel fuel sold united_states requires director national_institute_of_standards_and_technology publicly available physical property data characterization biodiesel order encourage standards promote utilization transportation fuel delivery system sec directs secretary report congress challenges inherent increasing transportation fuels sold united_states fuel biogas blend biogas natural gas sec amends energy policy act direct secretary establish centers focusing biofuels sec directs secretary grants research development demonstration commercial application biofuel production technologies states low rates ethanol production including cellulosic biomass ethanol production sec amends energy policy act direct secretary establish program research development demonstration commercial application increasing energy efficiency reducing energy consumption biorefinery facilities similar program technologies processes enable retrofitting biorefineries exclusively use corn grain corn starch feedstock accept range biomass including lignocellulosic feedstocks sec requires secretary study report congress methods increasing consumption ethanol blended gasoline levels ethanol optimizing flexible fueled vehicles use e-85 fuel increase fuel efficiency effects biodiesel engine engine system performance durability sec amends energy policy act authorize appropriations bioenergy renewable energy research development demonstration commercial application activities fy2010 increase existing appropriations fy2007 fy2009 sec amends energy policy act instruct secretary include environmental science research development demonstration program systems biology modifies program goals developing technologies methods based biological functions microbes plants perform specified functions revises goal function producing hydrogen specify hydrogen sustainable production systems reduce greenhouse emissions adds goal function developing cellulosic feedstocks resource land intensive promote sustainable use resources including soil water energy forests land ensure protection air water soil quality requires secretary establish research development program improve develop analytical tools facilitate analysis life cycle energy greenhouse gas emissions including emissions related direct indirect land use changes attributable potential biofuel feedstocks production processes promote systematic evaluation impact expanded biofuel production environment including food supply humans animals facilitate small scale production local farm use biofuels including development small scale gasification technologies production biofuel cellulosic feedstocks sec directs secretary study report congress increasing fuel efficiency vehicles biogas optimizing natural gas vehicle systems operate including advancement vehicle fuel systems combination hybrid electric plug hybrid electric drive platforms natural gas vehicle systems biogas sec directs secretary develop standards biofuel dispenser systems order promote broader biofuels adoption utilization report congress research development use algae feedstock biofuels production


Summary: Solar Energy Research and Advancement Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a research and development program to provide lower cost and more viable thermal energy storage technologies to enable the shifting of electric power loads on demand and extend the operating time of concentrating solar power electric generating plants. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2012. Instructs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on methods to: (1) integrate concentrating solar power into regional electricity transmission systems, identifying new transmission or transmission upgrades needed to bring electricity from high concentrating solar power resource areas to growing electric power load centers throughout the United States; and (2) reduce the amount of water consumed by concentrating solar power systems. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) a competitive grant program in the Office of Solar Energy Technologies to create and strengthen solar industry workforce training and internship programs in installation, operation, and maintenance of solar energy products; (2) a research and development program to assist in demonstration and commercial application of direct solar renewable energy sources to provide alternatives to traditional power generation for lighting and illumination, including light pipe technology; (3) a research, development, and demonstration program to promote less costly and more reliable decentralized distributed solar-powered air conditioning for individuals and businesses; and (4) a program of grants to states to demonstrate advanced photovoltaic technology. Authorizes appropriations for all these programs for FY2008-FY2012.

directs secretary energy establish research development program provide lower cost viable thermal energy storage technologies enable electric power loads demand extend operating time concentrating solar power electric generating plants authorizes appropriations fy2008 fy2012 instructs secretary study report congress methods integrate concentrating solar power regional electricity transmission systems identifying new transmission transmission upgrades needed bring electricity high concentrating solar power resource areas growing electric power load centers united_states reduce water consumed concentrating solar power systems directs secretary establish competitive grant program create strengthen solar industry workforce training internship programs installation operation maintenance solar energy products research development program assist demonstration commercial application direct solar renewable energy sources provide alternatives traditional power generation lighting including light pipe technology research development demonstration program promote costly reliable decentralized distributed solar powered air conditioning individuals businesses program grants states demonstrate advanced photovoltaic technology authorizes appropriations programs fy2008 fy2012


Summary: New Apollo Energy Act of 2007 - Directs the President, when formulating and enforcing national energy policy, to consider the New Apollo Energy Act Performance Goals established by this Act. Advanced Design in Energy for Living Efficiently Act of 2007 - Sets forth requirements governing building enterprises, including: (1) green building design; (2) reduced carbon emissions in new buildings; (3) high-performance school buildings and green building; and (4) energy efficiency increases and carbon emission reductions in federal agencies. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) create an energy tax credit for combined heat and power system property; and (2) extend biodiesel and other specified energy-related tax credits. Get Real Incentives to Drive Plug-in Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish programs for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Biofuels Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Clean Air Act to: (1) prescribe reductions for greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles and aircraft; and (2) set forth global climate change requirements. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 regarding low carbon renewable fuel and carbon capture and storage. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 regarding: (1) rate design modifications; (2) net metering and interconnection standards; (3) efficiency resource standards; and (4) a federal renewable portfolio standard. Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act - Amends the Federal Power Act regarding designation of National Renewable Energy Zones. Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2007 - Establishes: (1) a marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy research program; and (2) the Adaptive Management and Environmental Fund.Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to provide information sharing and planning assistance to small manufacturing firms to implement new green manufacturing technologies.Sets forth a Green Workforce Education Incentives grants program. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize loan forgiveness for green workforce members.Establishes the New Energy Technologies Commission.Authorizes a grant program to create clean energy business districts.Prescribes a clean energy technology exports program.Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to prescribe an international energy technology deployment program.Directs the Export-Import Bank of the United States to meet renewable energy targets in its lending practices.Establishes the Renewable Energy and Technology Commission. Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to: (1) increase financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency transactions; and (2) establish an Office of Renewable Energy Promotion. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish the Emerging Clean Energy Technology Venture Capital Fund.Amends the Global Change Research Act of 1990 to prescribe climate change research initiatives.Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) deny a deduction for income attributable to domestic production of oil, natural gas, and appurtenant primary products; and (2) augment from five years to seven years the amortization schedule for geological and geophysical expenditures of major integrated oil companies.Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 - Prescribes price thresholds for royalty suspension provisions. Sets prerequisites for new leases for oil or natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal certain federal subsidies for royalty relief for oil and gas, including ones related to Planning Areas Offshore Alaska. Creates a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve.

new energy act directs president formulating enforcing national energy policy consider established act advanced design energy living efficiently act sets forth requirements governing building enterprises including green building design reduced carbon emissions new buildings high performance school buildings green building energy efficiency increases carbon emission reductions federal agencies amends internal revenue code create energy tax credit combined heat power system property extend biodiesel specified energy related tax credits real incentives drive plug act directs secretary transportation establish programs plug hybrid electric vehicles biofuels security act amends clean air act prescribe reductions greenhouse gas emissions vehicles aircraft set forth global climate change requirements amends energy policy act low carbon renewable fuel carbon capture storage amends public_utility_regulatory_policies_act rate design modifications net metering interconnection standards efficiency resource standards federal renewable portfolio standard designation marine hydrokinetic renewable energy promotion act establishes marine hydrokinetic renewable energy research program amends national_institute_of_standards_and_technology_act provide information sharing planning assistance small manufacturing firms implement new green manufacturing technologies sets forth grants program amends higher education act authorize loan forgiveness green workforce members establishes authorizes grant program create clean energy business districts prescribes clean energy technology exports program amends energy policy act prescribe international energy technology deployment program directs meet renewable energy targets lending practices establishes amends export-import_bank_act increase financing renewable energy energy efficiency transactions establish instructs secretary energy establish amends global change research act prescribe climate change research initiatives amends internal revenue code deny deduction income attributable domestic production oil natural gas appurtenant primary products augment years seven years amortization schedule geological geophysical expenditures major integrated oil companies royalty relief american consumers act prescribes price thresholds royalty suspension provisions sets prerequisites new leases oil natural gas production gulf_of_mexico amends energy policy act repeal certain federal subsidies royalty relief oil gas including ones related creates strategic energy efficiency


Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a tax credit for the production of biomethane from biomass and make such credit amount equal to the tax credit for producing electricity from biomass; and (2) include biomethane facilities as qualified facilities for purposes of the tax credit for producing electricity from renewable resources.

amends internal revenue code allow tax credit production biomass credit equal tax credit producing electricity biomass include facilities qualified facilities purposes tax credit producing electricity renewable resources


Summary: Insular Areas Energy Act of 2007 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to make loan guarantees for target ocean thermal energy conversion systems projects. Authorizes such guarantees for any specified eligible innovative energy projects, including ocean thermal energy conversion systems, which are located in Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau, as well as any U.S. government installation worldwide (including military bases, embassies, other federally owned or leased facilities, and all territorial waters, seabed, and subsoil of submarine areas adjacent to such installations).

insular areas energy act amends energy policy act authorize secretary energy loan guarantees target ocean thermal energy conversion systems projects authorizes guarantees specified eligible innovative energy projects including ocean thermal energy conversion systems located guam american_samoa commonwealth_of_puerto_rico republic_of_the_marshall_islands federated_states micronesia republic_of_palau government installation worldwide including military bases embassies federally owned leased facilities territorial waters seabed subsoil submarine areas adjacent installations


Summary: Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit a franchisor from restricting a franchisee from: (1) installing on the marketing premises a renewable fuel pump or tank; (2) converting an existing tank or pump for renewable fuel use; (3) advertising the sale of renewable fuel; (4) selling renewable fuel; (5) purchasing renewable fuel from sources other than the franchisor if the franchisor does not offer its own renewable fuel for sale by the franchisee; (6) listing renewable fuel availability or prices; or (7) allowing for payment of renewable fuel with a credit card. Allows such franchisee activities so long as they do not constitute willful adulteration, mislabeling, or misbranding of motor fuels or other trademark violations. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grants program for universities to demonstrate replacing corn as an ethanol feedstock with sweet sorghum. Amends the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide for loan guarantees for closed loop ethanol commercial demonstration projects. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase and extend the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit; (2) make refueling property for biodiesel and renewable biodiesel eligible for the income tax deduction for clean-fuel vehicles and certain refueling property; and (3) increase the credit amount for research relating to alternative and renewable energy processes.

amends petroleum_marketing_practices_act prohibit franchisor restricting franchisee installing marketing premises renewable fuel pump tank converting existing tank pump renewable fuel use advertising sale renewable fuel selling renewable fuel purchasing renewable fuel sources franchisor franchisor offer renewable fuel sale franchisee listing renewable fuel availability prices allowing payment renewable fuel credit card allows franchisee activities long constitute willful adulteration mislabeling misbranding motor fuels trademark violations instructs secretary energy establish grants program universities demonstrate replacing corn ethanol feedstock sweet sorghum amends clean air act energy policy act provide loan guarantees closed loop ethanol commercial demonstration projects amends internal revenue code increase extend alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit refueling property biodiesel renewable biodiesel eligible income tax deduction clean fuel vehicles certain refueling property increase credit research relating alternative renewable energy processes


Summary: Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct a five-year program of natural gas vehicle research, development, and demonstration; and (2) coordinate with the natural gas vehicle industry and with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding streamlined certification of natural gas conversion systems to federal certification requirements and in-use emission standards.

directs secretary energy conduct year program natural gas vehicle research development demonstration coordinate natural gas vehicle industry administrator environmental_protection_agency epa streamlined certification natural gas conversion systems federal certification requirements use emission standards


Summary: Revises corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE standards) provisions for non-passenger and passenger automobiles to: (1) provide for increased average fuel economy standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles; (2) permit separate average fuel economy standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles based on vehicle attributes related to fuel economy; (3) establish a a corporate average fuel economy credit transferring program within a manufacturer's fleet; (4) establish an account to fund domestic commercialization and production of advanced technology vehicles and vehicle components; and (5) extend for 10 years provisions providing manufacturing incentives for alternative fuel automobiles. Establishes a national tire fuel efficiency consumer information program. Provides for the establishment of a public education campaign to provide information to U.S. drivers about immediate measures that may be taken to conserve transportation fuel.

revises corporate average fuel economy standards cafe standards provisions non passenger passenger automobiles provide increased average fuel economy standards non passenger passenger automobiles permit separate average fuel economy standards non passenger passenger automobiles based vehicle attributes related fuel economy establish corporate average fuel economy credit transferring program manufacturer fleet establish account fund domestic commercialization production advanced technology vehicles vehicle components extend years provisions providing manufacturing incentives alternative fuel automobiles establishes national tire fuel efficiency consumer information program provides establishment public education campaign provide information drivers immediate measures taken conserve transportation fuel


Summary: Plug-in Hybrid Opportunity Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for 35% of the cost of a qualified plug-in battery module (or $4,000, whichever is less) used to convert a hybrid motor vehicle to a plug-in hybrid motor vehicle. Terminates such tax credit after 2010.

plug hybrid opportunity act amends internal revenue code allow tax credit cost qualified plug battery module whichever convert hybrid motor vehicle plug hybrid motor vehicle terminates tax credit


Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an energy tax credit and a residential energy efficient property tax credit for geothermal heat pump systems.

amends internal revenue code allow energy tax credit residential energy efficient property tax credit geothermal heat pump systems


Summary: Amends the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000, with respect to research and development leading to the production of fuels and biobased products, to redefine biobased fuel as any heating or (as currently) any transportation fuel produced from biomass.

amends respect research development leading production fuels biobased products redefine biobased fuel heating currently transportation fuel produced biomass


Summary: Ocean Thermal Energy Tax and Energy Credits Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the tax credit for electricity produced from renewable resources and the investment energy tax credit for ocean thermal energy conversion. Extends eligibility for the tax credit for production of electricity from ocean thermal energy conversion resources to transactions taking place in: (1) Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico; (2) the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau; or (3) any U.S. installation worldwide, including military bases, embassies, and other facilities.

amends internal revenue code allow tax credit electricity produced renewable resources investment energy tax credit ocean thermal energy conversion extends eligibility tax credit production electricity ocean thermal energy conversion resources transactions taking place guam american_samoa puerto_rico republic marshall_islands federated_states micronesia republic_of_palau installation worldwide including military bases embassies facilities


Summary: Renewable Energy Tax Parity Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include a 30% credit for qualified biomass fuel property expenditures as part of the tax credit for residential energy efficient property. Defines "qualified biomass fuel property expenditure" as an expenditure for property which uses the burning of biomass fuel (i.e., any renewable plant-derived fuel) to heat a residence and which has a thermal efficiency rating of at least 75%.

renewable energy tax parity act amends internal revenue code include credit qualified biomass fuel property expenditures tax credit residential energy efficient property defines qualified biomass fuel property expenditure expenditure property uses burning biomass fuel renewable plant derived fuel heat residence thermal efficiency rating


Summary: Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit a franchisor from restricting a franchisee from: (1) installing on the marketing premises a renewable fuel pump or tank; (2) converting an existing tank or pump for renewable fuel use; (3) advertising the sale of renewable fuel; (4) selling renewable fuel; (5) purchasing renewable fuel from sources other than the franchisor if the franchisor does not offer its own renewable fuel for sale by the franchisee; (6) listing renewable fuel availability or prices; or (7) allowing for payment of renewable fuel with a credit card. Allows such franchisee activities so long as they do not constitute willful adulteration, mislabeling, or misbranding of motor fuels or other trademark violations.Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grants program for universities to demonstrate supplementing corn as an ethanol feedstock with sweet sorghum.Amends the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide for loan guarantees for closed loop ethanol commercial demonstration projects.Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase and extend the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit; (2) make refueling property that uses diesel fuel composed of 20% of biodiesel and renewable biodiesel eligible for the income tax deduction for clean-fuel vehicles and certain refueling property; and (3) increase the credit amount for research relating to alternative and renewable energy processes.

amends petroleum_marketing_practices_act prohibit franchisor restricting franchisee installing marketing premises renewable fuel pump tank converting existing tank pump renewable fuel use advertising sale renewable fuel selling renewable fuel purchasing renewable fuel sources franchisor franchisor offer renewable fuel sale franchisee listing renewable fuel availability prices allowing payment renewable fuel credit card allows franchisee activities long constitute willful adulteration mislabeling misbranding motor fuels trademark violations instructs secretary energy establish grants program universities demonstrate supplementing corn ethanol feedstock sweet sorghum amends clean air act energy policy act provide loan guarantees closed loop ethanol commercial demonstration projects amends internal revenue code increase extend alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit refueling property uses diesel fuel composed biodiesel renewable biodiesel eligible income tax deduction clean fuel vehicles certain refueling property increase credit research relating alternative renewable energy processes


Summary: Title I: Renewable Fuel Infrastructure - (Sec. 101) Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish an infrastructure development grants program to assist motor fuel dealers to implement motor fuel storage and dispensing infrastructure for renewable fuel; (2) enter into contracts with entities to install and market renewable fuels; and (3) establish requirements for grant recipients to provide renewable fuel to the public. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2014. Prohibits grants to a large, vertically integrated oil company.(Sec. 102) Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit franchise agreement restrictions regarding installation of renewable fuel infrastructures. (Sec. 103) Instructs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on: (1) the market penetration for flexible-fuel vehicles: (2) the feasibility of requiring motor fuel retailers to install E-85 compatible dispensers at retail fuel facilities; (3) the feasibility of dedicated ethanol pipeline construction; and (4) the adequacy of railroad transportation of domestically-produced renewable fuel. (Sec. 105) Instructs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study and report to Congress on domestic utilization of ethanol blended gasoline with levels of ethanol greater than 10%. (Sec. 107) Amends the Clean Air Act to: (1) direct the EPA Administrator to initiate a rulemaking to establish a series of uniform per gallon fuel standards for categories of fuels containing biodiesel; and (2) authorize appropriations for grants for FY2009-FY2010 for cellulosic ethanol production assistance. (Sec. 109) Instructs the Secretary of Transportation to launch a consumer education campaign about flexible-fuel vehicles. (Sec. 110) Declares that any waiver under the Clean Air Act for any renewable fuel or renewable fuel additive shall not be considered granted unless the EPA Administrator, following a public notice and comment period, takes final action granting the waiver based on an application of specified emissions control devices or systems standards and criteria, as well as vehicle emissions standards, to on-road and non-road engines and vehicles. (Sec. 111) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to instruct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to encourage domestic production and sales of flexible fuel vehicles.Requires priority to be given to refurbishment or retooling of manufacturing facilities that have recently ceased operation or will cease operation in the near future. Authorizes such Secretary to coordinate program implementation with similar state and local programs, including retention and retraining of skilled workers from such manufacturing facilities. (Sec.112) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for research on cellulosic ethanol and biofuels. (Sec. 113) Requires installation of at least one renewable fuel pump at each federal fleet fueling center by January 1, 2010. (Sec. 114) Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) study and report to Congress on the impact of increased renewable fuel use on the domestic economy; (2) provide grants for renewable fuel production research and development; and (3) study and report to Congress on the anticipated effects on renewable fuels production if oil were priced no lower than $40 per barrel. (Sec. 117) Amends federal transportation law to include B20 biodiesel blend as an alternative fuel for Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) purposes. Title II: United States-Israel Energy Cooperation - United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Act - (Sec. 203) Establishes a grant program for a joint venture of Israeli and U.S. business and academic entities to research, develop, or commercialize alternative energy, improved energy efficiency, or renewable energy sources. (Sec. 204) Establishes an International Energy Advisory Board to advise the Secretary on such efforts. (Sec. 207) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2014.

title renewable fuel infrastructure sec instructs secretary energy establish infrastructure development grants program assist motor fuel dealers implement motor fuel storage dispensing infrastructure renewable fuel enter contracts entities install market renewable fuels establish requirements grant recipients provide renewable fuel public authorizes appropriations fy2008 fy2014 prohibits grants large integrated oil amends petroleum_marketing_practices_act prohibit franchise agreement restrictions installation renewable fuel infrastructures sec instructs secretary study report congress market penetration flexible fuel vehicles feasibility requiring motor fuel retailers install e-85 compatible dispensers retail fuel facilities feasibility dedicated ethanol pipeline construction adequacy railroad transportation domestically produced renewable fuel sec instructs administrator environmental_protection_agency epa study report congress domestic utilization ethanol blended gasoline levels ethanol greater sec amends clean air act direct epa administrator initiate rulemaking establish series uniform gallon fuel standards categories fuels containing biodiesel authorize appropriations grants fy2009 fy2010 cellulosic ethanol production assistance sec instructs secretary transportation launch consumer education campaign flexible fuel vehicles sec declares waiver clean air act renewable fuel renewable fuel additive shall considered granted epa administrator following public notice comment period takes final action granting waiver based application specified emissions control devices systems standards criteria vehicle emissions standards road non road engines vehicles sec amends energy policy act instruct secretary energy establish program encourage domestic production sales flexible fuel vehicles requires priority given refurbishment retooling manufacturing facilities recently ceased operation cease operation near future authorizes secretary coordinate program implementation similar state local programs including retention retraining skilled workers manufacturing facilities authorizes appropriations fy2008 research cellulosic ethanol biofuels sec requires installation renewable fuel pump federal fleet fueling center january sec directs secretary energy study report congress impact increased renewable fuel use domestic economy provide grants renewable fuel production research development study report congress anticipated effects renewable fuels production oil priced lower barrel sec amends federal transportation law include biodiesel blend alternative fuel corporate average fuel economy cafe purposes title energy cooperation act sec establishes grant program joint venture israeli business academic entities research develop alternative energy improved energy efficiency renewable energy sources sec establishes advise secretary efforts sec authorizes appropriations fy2008 fy2014


Summary: Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to: (1) provide loan guarantees for the construction of facilities for the manufacture of advanced vehicle batteries and battery systems; (2) provide grants to state governments, local governments, metropolitan transportation authorities, air pollution control districts, or private or nonprofit entities to carry out projects to encourage the use of plug-in electric drive vehicles or other emerging electric vehicle technologies; (3) provide electric drive transportation education nationwide, including to establish a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle competition known as the Dr. Andrew Frank Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Competition for institutions of higher education; (4) make grants to owners of domestic motor vehicle manufacturing or production facilities for the production of plug-in hybrid electric motors or conversion modules to convert vehicles to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; and (5) provide revolving loans to eligible entities to carry out qualified electric transportation projects. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide grants to hybrid component manufacturers to encourage domestic production of plug-in electric hybrid vehicles. Authorizes the Secretary to coordinate such grant program with similar state and local programs, including by: (1) establishing matching grant arrangements; and (2) retaining and retraining skilled workers from manufacturing facilities that have recently closed or will close in the near future to produce plug-in electric hybrid vehicles and hybrid components. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to: (1) revise the definition of "alternative fueled vehicle" to include medium or heavy duty hybrid vehicles for purposes of provisions requiring the acquisition of such vehicles for federal and state fleets; and (2) allow a credit to a fleet that, or covered person who, acquires certain electric drive vehicles. Authorizes appropriations. Requires: (1) a market assessment to be made for electric drive transportation technologies and hybrid technologies; (2) a study of the implications of the use of plug-in electric vehicles and other types of electric transportation on the electric grid and on the production of electricity from renewable sources; and (3) the Secretary to provide grants to eligible electric utilities to conduct programs to encourage owners of electric drive transportation technologies to use off-peak electricity. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study, and report to Congress on, the benefits of and barriers to widespread use of plug-in hybrid electric drive vehicles and plug-in electric drive vehicles (city cars). Authorizes appropriations.

directs secretary energy establish program provide loan guarantees construction facilities manufacture advanced vehicle batteries battery systems provide grants state governments local governments metropolitan transportation authorities air pollution control districts private nonprofit entities carry projects encourage use plug electric drive vehicles emerging electric vehicle technologies provide electric drive transportation education nationwide including establish plug hybrid electric vehicle competition known institutions higher education grants owners domestic motor vehicle manufacturing production facilities production plug hybrid electric motors conversion modules convert vehicles plug hybrid electric vehicles provide revolving loans eligible entities carry qualified electric transportation projects authorizes appropriations amends energy policy act provide grants hybrid component manufacturers encourage domestic production plug electric hybrid vehicles authorizes secretary coordinate grant program similar state local programs including establishing matching grant arrangements retaining retraining skilled workers manufacturing facilities recently closed close near future produce plug electric hybrid vehicles hybrid components authorizes appropriations amends energy policy act revise definition alternative fueled vehicle include medium heavy duty hybrid vehicles purposes provisions requiring acquisition vehicles federal state fleets allow credit fleet covered person acquires certain electric drive vehicles authorizes appropriations requires market assessment electric drive transportation technologies hybrid technologies study implications use plug electric vehicles types electric transportation electric grid production electricity renewable sources secretary provide grants eligible electric utilities conduct programs encourage owners electric drive transportation technologies use peak electricity authorizes appropriations directs secretary transportation study report congress benefits barriers widespread use plug hybrid electric drive vehicles plug electric drive vehicles city cars authorizes appropriations


Summary: Smart Energy Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the tax credits for: (1) nonbusiness energy property expenditures; (2) gas produced from biomass and for synthetic fuels produced from coal; and (3) energy efficient household appliances (i.e., dishwashers, clothes washers, refrigerators).

amends internal revenue code permanent tax credits nonbusiness energy property expenditures gas produced biomass synthetic fuels produced coal energy efficient household appliances refrigerators


Summary: Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to conduct: (1) energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities with respect to new industrial and commercial processes, technologies, and methods to achieve improvements in energy efficiency and enhance the economic competitiveness of the U.S. industrial sector; and (2) environmental research and development with respect to new industrial and commercial processes, technologies, and methods to achieve environmental performance improvements such as waste reduction, emissions reductions, and more efficient water use.Authorizes such activities to include: (1) activities to support the development and use of technologies and processes that improve the quality and quantity of feedstocks recovered or recycled from process and waste streams; (2) research to meet manufacturing feedstock requirements with alternative resources; (3) research to develop and demonstrate technologies and processes that utilize alternative energy sources to supply heat, power, and new feedstocks for energy-intensive industries; (4) research to achieve energy efficiency in steam, power, control system, and process heat technologies and in other manufacturing processes; and (5) a program to fund research, development, and demonstration relating to inventors' and small companies' technology proposals, based on energy savings potential, commercial viability, and technical merit. Requires all awards given under such program to made on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis.Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on such activities.(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to provide funding to university-based industrial research and assessment centers to: (1) identify opportunities for optimizing energy efficiency and environmental performance; (2) promote application of emerging concepts and technologies in small and medium-sized manufacturers; (3) promote the research and development for use of alternative energy sources for energy intensive industries; (4) coordinate with state research offices and provide a clearinghouse for industrial process and energy efficiency technical assistance resources; and (5) coordinate with state-accredited technical training centers and community colleges, while ensuring appropriate services to all regions of the United States.Authorizes appropriations.

development act sec directs secretary energy establish program conduct energy research development demonstration commercial application activities respect new industrial commercial processes technologies methods achieve improvements energy efficiency enhance economic competitiveness industrial sector environmental research development respect new industrial commercial processes technologies methods achieve environmental performance improvements waste reduction emissions reductions efficient water use authorizes activities include activities support development use technologies processes improve quality quantity feedstocks recovered recycled process waste streams research meet manufacturing feedstock requirements alternative resources research develop demonstrate technologies processes utilize alternative energy sources supply heat power new feedstocks energy intensive industries research achieve energy efficiency steam power control system process heat technologies manufacturing processes program fund research development demonstration relating small companies technology proposals based energy savings potential commercial viability technical merit requires awards given program competitive merit reviewed basis requires secretary report congress directs secretary provide funding university based industrial research assessment centers identify opportunities optimizing energy efficiency environmental performance promote application emerging concepts technologies small medium sized manufacturers promote research development use alternative energy sources energy intensive industries coordinate state research offices provide clearinghouse industrial process energy efficiency technical assistance resources coordinate state accredited technical training centers community colleges ensuring appropriate services regions united_states authorizes appropriations


Summary: Biodiesel Promotion and Quality Assurance Act of 2007 - Amends the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to ensure that diesel fuel sold in the United States contains the volume of biodiesel specified for 2008 through 2012. Requires the Administrator to determine the volume for 2013 and thereafter based on a review of the program. Requires at least 80% of the minimum applicable volume for each of 2008 through 2012 to be biodiesel.Requires the biodiesel fuel standards to contain compliance provisions applicable to refineries, blenders, distributors, and importers. Prohibits such standards from restricting geographic areas in which biodiesel may be used or imposing any per-gallon obligation for the use of biodiesel.Authorizes the Administrator to reduce the quantity of biodiesel required by a specified amount if market circumstances would make the price of biodiesel fuel unreasonable. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede any biodiesel mandate provided in any state or local law enacted as of January 1, 2008. Requires the Administrator to: (1) promulgate regulations to ensure that only high-quality biodiesel that is consistent with appropriate International standards is introduced into commerce; and (2) establish an inspection program to ensure that biodiesel and biodiesel blends entering commerce meet such standards. Prohibits the production of distribution of biodiesel, a biodiesel blend, or any bio-based diesel replacement that does not meet American Society of Testing and Materials standards, regardless of whether the Administrator promulgates such regulations. Requires retail diesel fuel pumps to be labeled to inform consumers of the percent of biodiesel in the biodiesel blend.

amends clean air act require administrator environmental_protection_agency epa promulgate regulations ensure diesel fuel sold united_states contains volume biodiesel specified requires administrator determine volume based review program requires minimum applicable volume biodiesel requires biodiesel fuel standards contain compliance provisions applicable refineries blenders distributors importers prohibits standards restricting geographic areas biodiesel imposing gallon obligation use biodiesel authorizes administrator reduce quantity biodiesel required specified market circumstances price biodiesel fuel unreasonable declares act shall construed supersede biodiesel mandate provided state local law enacted january requires administrator promulgate regulations ensure high quality biodiesel consistent appropriate international standards introduced commerce establish inspection program ensure biodiesel biodiesel blends entering commerce meet standards prohibits production distribution biodiesel biodiesel blend bio based diesel replacement meet standards regardless administrator promulgates regulations requires retail diesel fuel pumps labeled inform consumers percent biodiesel biodiesel blend


Summary: Clean Energy Partnership Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to provide grants to local educational agencies covering up to 50% of their costs in implementing clean energy projects that include measures to conserve energy and equip school buildings for renewable power sources.

directs secretary energy provide grants local educational agencies covering costs implementing clean energy projects include measures conserve energy equip school buildings renewable power sources


Summary: Renewable and Hydroelectric Energy for Alaska's Tomorrow Act (the Renewable HEAT Act) - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to make grants to implement renewable energy projects that generate electricity from solar, wind, geothermal, or ocean energy, or biomass, landfill gas, or Alaska small hydroelectric power.

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Summary: Wildfire Risk Reduction and Renewable Biomass Utilization Act - Amends the Clean Air Act to revise the definition of "renewable biomass" to include biomass removed from certain federal lands in connection with an authorized hazardous fuel reduction project.

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Summary: Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2015 the tax credit for producing electricity from renewable resources.

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Summary: Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 - Amends the Clean Air Act to redefine the term "renewable biomass" as: (1) materials, precommercial thinnings, or exotic species that are removed as byproducts of preventive treatments to reduce hazardous fuels, to reduce or contain disease or insect infestation, or to restore ecosystem health, that would not otherwise be used for higher-value products, and that are harvested from National Forest System land or public lands in accordance with federal and state law, land management plans, and requirements for old-growth maintenance, restoration, management direction, and large-tree retention under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003; or (2) any organic matter that is available on a renewable or recurring basis from non-federal land or Indian land held in trust by the United States or subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States, including renewable plant material (including feed grains, other agricultural commodities, other plants and trees, and algae) and waste material (including crop residue, other vegetative waste material, animal waste and byproducts, and construction, food, and yard waste).

renewable biomass facilitation act amends clean air act redefine term renewable biomass materials precommercial thinnings exotic species removed byproducts preventive treatments reduce hazardous fuels reduce contain disease insect infestation restore ecosystem health higher value products harvested national_forest_system land public lands accordance federal state law land management plans requirements old growth maintenance restoration management direction large tree retention healthy forests restoration act organic matter available renewable recurring basis non federal land indian land held trust united_states subject restriction alienation imposed united_states including renewable plant material including feed grains agricultural commodities plants trees algae waste material including crop residue vegetative waste material animal waste byproducts construction food yard waste