HR 8444 · 95th Congress · Energy
National Energy Act
Bill Progress
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House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Certain provisions inserted in H.R. 4018 as passed Senate.(1977-10-06)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1977-08-05
Yea 244Nay 177
PassedHouse · 1977-08-05
Yea 244Nay 177
Plain Language Summary
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National Energy Act -- Establishes the following national energy goals for 1985: (1) reduction of annual growth in energy demand to less than two percent; (2) reduction of oil imports to less than six million barrels per day; (3) reduction of gasoline consumption of ten percent from 1977 levels; (4) increased energy efficiency in heating and cooling systems in homes, schools and hospitals; (5) increased coal production of at least 400 million tons over 1976 levels; and (6) use of solar energy in at least 2.5 million homes. Title I: Pricing, Regulatory, and Other Nontax Provisions -- Directs the Federal Energy Administrator to establish procedures for the submission, approval and implementation of residential energy conservation plans by State utility regulatory authorities. Prescribes energy conservation measures to be included in such plans. Establishes criteria governing programs to be carried out by public utilities as part of such energy conservation plans. Authorizes exemptions from such requirements where similar programs for residential customers will be implemented. Authorizes the Administrator to implement and enforce a Federal plan in the event of inadequate State action.…
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