Codes, Standards & Legislation 149- Prohibits crude oil and petroleum product wholesalers from using
any technique to manipulate the market or provide false informa-
tion.
Title IX International Energy Programs
- Promotes US exports in clean, efficient technologies to India, China
and other developing countries. - Authorizes US Agency for International Development (USAID) to
increase funding to promote clean energy technologies in develop-
ing countries.
Title X Green Jobs
- Creates an energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training
program for “green collar” jobs. - Provides training opportunities in the energy field for individuals
who need to update their skills.
Title XI Energy Transportation and Infrastructure
- Establishes an office of climate change and environment to coor-
dinate and implement strategies to reduce transportation related
energy use.
Title XII Small Business Energy Programs
- Loans, grants and debentures are established to help small busi-
nesses develop, invest in, and purchase energy efficient equipment
and technologies.
Title XIII Smart Grid
- Promotes a “smart electric grid” to modernize and strengthen the
reliability and energy efficiency of the electricity supply. The term
“Smart Grid” refers to a distribution system that allows for flow of
information from a customer’s meter in two directions, both inside
the house to thermostats, appliances, and other devices; and from
the house back to the utility.