Energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa 2007. Full text of the energy independence and security act, signed december 19, 2007 by president bush, for the purposes of moving the united states toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and. Expansion ruling raises motor efficiency requirements. Section 141 of the energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa entitled federal vehicle fleets, amends section 303 of the energy policy act of 1992 epact92 42 u. Energy independence and security act of 2007title xiii. We make a major step toward reducing our dependence on oil, confronting global climate change, expanding the production of renewable fuels and giving future generations of our country a nation that is stronger, cleaner and more secure. As part of the democratic partys 100hour plan during the 110th congress, it was introduced in the united states house of representatives by representative nick rahall of west virginia, along with 198. When americans are feeling the pain of higher energy prices, it is difficult to get consensus on greenhouse gas legislation that will probably raise energy prices even further. Energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa 2007 pub. Energy independence and security act of 2007title iii. This act may be cited as the energy independence and security act of 2007. By the removal of incandescent light bulbs from store shelves, homes and buildings within the next five years, the us will be.
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Energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa office of the general counsel you are here. Eisa does not affect any inventories of electric motors. Jan 04, 2011 this falls under the guidelines of the energy independence and security act of 2007. The energy independence and security act eisa of 2007 set mandates for the amount of renewable fuels to be incorporated into the transportation fuel supply stream over the next 15 years. The bill the president signed today responds to the challenge of his bold twenty in ten initiative, which president bush announced in january.
Chamber of commerce, the worlds largest business federation representing more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region, strongly urges you to oppose the energy independence and security act of 2007, a bill expected to be considered by the full house this week. Oil companies will be required to blend 36 billion gallons by 2022. Energy independence and security act of 2007 enacted december 19, 2007 the energy independence and security act eisa of 2007 public law 110140 aims to improve vehicle fuel economy and reduce u. Guidance for implementing section 141 of the energy. Signed on december 19, 2007, the energy independence and security act eisa of 2007 aims to increase u. Energy independence and security act of 2007 december 2007. No, eisa does not contain any requirement to replace electric motors in use. The law only applies to motors manufactured after december 19, 2010. This law expands the mandated energy efficiency standards from the energy policy act of 1992 epact for a wider range industrial motors which are manufactured for sale in the united states. Public law 110 140 energy independence and security. Today, president bush signed the energy independence and security act of 2007, which will improve vehicle fuel economy and help reduce u.
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An analysis of the economic impacts of the 2007 energy independence and security act. The energy independence and security act eisa, which was signed into law in 2007, becomes effective on december 19, 2010. It supports the goal of reducing greenhouse gas ghg emissions by prohibiting. Reference manual and procedures for implementation f the. As part of the democratic partys 100hour plan during the 110th congress, 2 it was introduced in the united states house of representatives by representative. The energy independence and security act of 2007 has impacted the incandescent reflector lamp products and or product categories listed below which do not meet the requirements of the policy. Federal register the energy independence and security act. A note on the energy independence and security act of 2007 the energy independence and security act of 2007 eisa contains four new purpa standards and a fifth nonpurpa standard. As part of the democratic partys 100hour plan during the 110th congress, it was introduced in the united states house of representatives by representative nick. Dec 19, 2007 today, president bush signed the energy independence and security act of 2007, which will improve vehicle fuel economy and help reduce u. The cooperation section calls for the creation of joint u. The energy independence and security act eisa of 2007.
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