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Energy policies : issues and legislation /
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Nova Science Publishers, Inc.,
[2018]
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| Colección: | Energy policies, politics and prices series.
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| Temas: | |
| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Propane
- Electricity
- Wood
- Risk Factors
- Heating Expenditure Assistance
- Conclusion
- Index
- Blank Page.