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1 online resource |
| Series |
Energy policies, politics and prices |
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Energy policies, politics and prices series.
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| Contents |
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Renewable Energy R&D Funding History: A Comparison with Funding for Nuclear Energy, Fossil Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Electric Systems R&D* -- Summary -- Introduction -- Cumulative Funding History -- FY2017 and FY2018 Appropriations -- Guide to Tables and Charts -- Background -- Evolution of the Department of Energy -- Evolution of Energy Technology R&D Funding -- Chapter 2 -- Oil and Gas Activities Within the National Wildlife Refuge System* -- Summary -- Introduction -- Background -- Recent Developments -- Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -- FWS Rule on Nonfederal Oil and Gas Management -- Nonfederal Oil and Gas Operations in the National Wildlife Refuge System -- Number and Location of Nonfederal Oil and Gas Operations -- Compatibility of Nonfederal Oil and Gas Activities -- Federal Oil and Gas Operations in the National Wildlife Refuge System -- Number and Location of Federal Operations -- Compatibility of Federal Oil and Gas Activities -- Oil and Gas Activities in Alaska in the National Wildlife Refuge System -- Number and Location of Oil and Gas Operations in Alaska Refuges -- Compatibility of Oil and Gas Activities in Alaska -- Potential Issues for Congress -- Appendix A. Nonfederal Oil and Gas Activities Within the National Wildlife Refuge System -- Appendix B. Federal Oil and Gas Wells Within the National Wildlife Refuge System -- Chapter 3 -- Nuclear Cooperation with Other Countries: A Primer (Updated)* -- Summary -- What Is a "Section 123" Agreement? -- Requirements Under the Atomic Energy Act -- Exempted vs. Non-Exempted Agreements -- Congressional Review -- Export Licensing -- Iran-Related Restrictions -- Subsequent Arrangements -- Examples of Subsequent Arrangements -- U.S.-Japan Agreement -- U.S.-India Agreement -- Termination of Cooperation -- Part 810 Agreements |
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Recent Legislative Activity -- Appendix A. Key Dates for Bilateral Civilian Nuclear Cooperation ("Section 123") Agreements -- Appendix B. Enrichment and Reprocessing Restrictions -- Appendix C. Nuclear Cooperation Agreements Approved Outside Atomic Energy Act Process -- Australia -- China -- India -- Norway -- Chapter 4 -- NERC Standards for Bulk Power Physical Security: Is the Grid More Secure?* -- Summary -- Introduction -- Power Grid Threat Environment -- NERC's Physical Security Standards -- Physical Security Standard Requirements -- Federal Oversight and Support -- NERC's Implementation Oversight -- Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center -- FERC Oversight -- DOE Initiatives -- Observed Changes in Bulk Power Physical Security -- Corporate Structure Supporting Physical Security -- Physical Security in Long-Term Transmission Planning -- New Security Products and Services -- Capital Investment in Physical Security -- Utility Participation in Voluntary Security Programs -- NERC Grid Security Exercises -- DHS Critical Infrastructure Surveys -- Legislative Proposals in the 115th Congress -- Policy Issues for Congress -- Oversight of Physical Security Implementation -- Financial Requirements and Cost Recovery -- Hardening vs. Resilience -- Threat Information -- Conclusion -- Chapter 5 -- Energy Tax Provisions That Expired in 2017 ("Tax Extenders")* -- Summary -- Introduction -- Renewable Electricity -- Production Tax Credit (PTC) for Non-Wind Facilities -- Alternative and Renewable Fuels -- Incentives for Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel -- Incentives for Alternative Fuel and Alternative Fuel Mixtures -- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property -- Second Generation (Cellulosic) Biofuel Producer Credit -- Special Depreciation Allowance for Second Generation (Cellulosic) Biofuel Plant Property -- Vehicles |
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Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit for Qualified Fuel Cell Vehicles -- Credit for Two-Wheeled Plug-In Electric Vehicles -- Building Energy Efficiency -- Credit for Construction of Energy-Efficient New Homes -- Energy-Efficient Commercial Building Deduction -- Credit for Section 25C Nonbusiness Energy Property -- Other Expired Energy Tax Provisions -- Special Rule to Implement Electric Transmission Restructuring -- Credit for Production of Indian Coal -- Chapter 6 -- EPA's Proposal to Repeal the Clean Power Plan: Benefits and Costs* -- Summary -- Introduction -- Background on Regulatory Analysis Requirements -- Overview of 2015 Regulatory Analysis -- Overview of the 2017 Proposed Repeal -- Comparing the 2015 and 2017 Benefit-Cost Analyses -- What Changed in EPA's 2017 Benefit-Cost Analysis -- New SCC Values Lower Estimates of the Climate Benefits -- EPA Develops Domestic SCC Values and Uses Higher Discount Rate -- Considerations for the Scope-Domestic or Global-of the SCC -- Considerations for Discount Rates -- Climate Benefit Estimates Lower in 2017 Analysis -- Thresholds Reduced Some Human Health Co-Benefit Estimates -- Benefits Estimate for the "Targeted Pollutant" Excluded Health Co-Benefits -- Two Thresholds Used to Adjust Forgone Health Co-Benefits -- Change in the Accounting Treatment of Energy Savings Impacts -- Conclusion -- Chapter 7 -- Section 201 Safeguards on Solar Products and Washing Machines* -- Introduction -- U.S. Solar Safeguard Action -- The Four-Year Safeguard on Solar Cells and Modules -- Response to the Solar Decision -- U.S. Large Residential Washer Safeguard -- The Three-Year Safeguard on Large Residential Washers and Parts -- Response to the Washer Safeguard Decision -- Chapter 8 -- Winter Fuels Outlook 2017-2018* -- Summary -- Introduction -- Average Annual Heating Fuels Expenditures -- Natural Gas -- Heating Oil |
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Propane -- Electricity -- Wood -- Risk Factors -- Heating Expenditure Assistance -- Conclusion -- Index -- Blank Page |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher |
| Subject |
Energy policy.
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Renewable energy sources -- Government policy
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Real Estate / General.
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Energy policy
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Renewable energy sources
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Higgins, Doug (Editor), editor.
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| LC no. |
2020685717 |
| ISBN |
9781536144864 |
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153614486X |
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