HR 9055 · 94th Congress · Energy

National Commitment to Energy Independence using Solar and Geothermal Energy Act

Introduced 1975-07-30· Sponsored by Rep. Runnels, Harold L. [D-NM-2]· House

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.(1975-07-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Commitment to Energy Independence using Solar and Geothermal Energy Act - Title I: Findings, Policy, Purpose, and Definitions - Sets forth the findings of Congress that energy independence can be achieved through solar and geothermal energy as a source for at least 10 percent of the Nation's energy needs and simultaneous reduction of energy use by 10 percent through various conservation programs. Declares it to be the policy of the United States and the purpose of this Act to eliminate the national reliance on crude oil imports as an energy source within ten years from the date of enactment of this Act. Defines terms used in this Act. Title II: Assistant Administrator for Solar and Geothermal Energy and Conservation - Creates, within the Energy Research and Development Administration, the position of Assistant Administrator for Solar and Geothermal Energy and Conservation (Administrator). Directs the Administrator to administer the Solar Energy Research Institute, the Solar Energy Information Data Bank, and the Geothermal Loan Program and other projects and programs relating to solar and geothermal energy. States that the duties of the Administrator relating to conservatio…

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