Transcript Energy 2007 Summary

The Energy Independence and
Security Act of 2007 (HR 6):
Highlights for Renewable Energy
Larry D. Sanders
2008
The Energy Independence and Security Act
of 2007 (HR 6)
► Signed 18 Dec 07, in part amended Clean Air Act
► Increases fuel efficiency standard from current 25 mpg to 35
mpg in 2020
► Increases renewable fuels standards
– 2007 - 7 billion gallons
– 2008 - 9 billion gallons
– 2022 - 36 billion gallons (15 billion gallons from corn grain ethanol, 21
billion gallons from cellulosic ethanol)
► Grants for production, R/D, infrastructure
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