HR 4094 · 108th Congress · Energy

Geothermal Energy Initiative Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-03-31· Sponsored by Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2398-2399)(2004-04-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Geothermal Energy Initiative Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include geothermal energy and certain geothermal energy facilities as qualified energy resources and appurtenant facilities eligible for the renewable electricity production credit. Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) review and publish annually the available assessments of geothermal energy resources available within the United States; and (2) undertake new assessments as necessary, taking into account changes in market conditions, available technologies, and other relevant factors. Requires such report to contain a detailed inventory describing the available amount and characteristics of geothermal energy resources. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to expedite development of geothermal energy in making revisions to certain land use plans for public lands and National Forest System lands, respectively. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to Congress on recommendations for geothermal energy development on Federal land, including a list, developed in consultation with the Secretaries of Energy and of Defense, of lands under their jurisdictions, that wo…

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Cosponsors (6)

5 Democrats1 Republican