152 Energy Project Financing: Resources and Strategies for Success
- Gives the private sector an opportunity to establish voluntary ef-
ficiency information/labeling programs for windows, office equip-
ment and luminaries (or the Department of Energy will establish
such programs).
Renewable Energy- Establishes a program for providing federal support on a competi-
tive basis for renewable energy technologies. Expands program to
promote export of these renewable energy technologies to emerg-
ing markets in developing countries.
Alternative Fuels- Gives Department of Energy authority to require a private and
municipal alternative fuel fleet program, starting in 1998. Provides
a federal alternative fuel fleet program with phased-in acquisition
schedule; also provides state fleet program for large fleets in large
cities.
Electric Vehicles
Establishes comprehensive program for the research and develop-
ment, infrastructure promotion, and vehicle demonstration for
electric motor vehicle.Electricity- Removes obstacles to wholesale power competition in the Public
Utilities Holding Company Act by allowing both utilities and non-
utilities to form exempt wholesale generators without triggering
the PUHCA restrictions.
Global Climate Change- Directs the Energy Information Administration to establish a
baseline inventory of greenhouse gas emissions and establishes a
program for the voluntary reporting of those emissions. Directs the
Department of Energy to prepare a report analyzing the strategies
for mitigating global climate change and to develop a least-cost
energy strategy for reducing the generation of greenhouse gases.
Research and Development- Directs Dept. of Energy to undertake research and development on