Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

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The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is a major U.S. federal law aimed at improving vehicle fuel economy, increasing renewable fuel production, and enhancing overall energy efficiency and security.

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instanceOf United States federal statute
amends Clean Air Act
Energy Policy Act of 2005
Energy Policy and Conservation Act
National Energy Conservation Policy Act
authorizes funding for smart grid demonstration projects
loan guarantees and grants for biofuel and biorefinery projects
containsTitle Corporate Average Fuel Economy program
surface form: Title I – Energy Security Through Improved Vehicle Fuel Economy

Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 self-linksurface differs
surface form: Title II – Energy Security Through Increased Production of Biofuels

Title III – Energy Savings Through Improved Standards for Appliance and Lighting
Title IV – Energy Savings in Buildings and Industry
Agreement on an International Energy Program
surface form: Title IX – International Energy Programs

Title V – Energy Savings in Government and Public Institutions
Title VI – Accelerated Research and Development
Title VII – Carbon Capture and Sequestration
Title VIII – Improved Management of Energy Policy
Title X – Green Jobs
Title XI – Energy Transportation and Infrastructure
Title XII – Small Business Energy Programs
Title XIII – Smart Grid
country United States of America
createsProgram expanded Renewable Fuel Standard
enactedInCongressNumber 110th United States Congress
establishes Office of the Senior Advisor for Climate and Sustainability of the Department of Transportation
surface form: Office of Climate Change and Environment in the Department of Transportation

Smart Grid Advisory Committee
Smart Grid Task Force
new Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards
focusesOn energy security
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
jurisdiction United States government
surface form: United States federal government
legislativeBody United States Congress
policyArea climate and greenhouse gas mitigation
energy efficiency
energy policy
renewable fuels
transportation fuel economy
primaryGoal improve energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles
improve energy independence and security of the United States
increase production of clean renewable fuels
reduce dependence on imported oil
publicLawNumber Public Law 110-140
requires efficiency standards for lighting including general service lamps
federal agencies to improve energy efficiency in federal buildings
higher efficiency standards for appliances and equipment
increased use of advanced biofuels
setsTarget 35 miles per gallon fleetwide average for passenger cars and light trucks by 2020
shortName EISA 2007
signedBy George W. Bush
signingDate 2007-12-19
sponsorChamber United States House of Representatives
statutesAtLargeCitation 121 Stat. 1492
titleCount XIII

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110th United States Congress passedAct Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Title VI – Nuclear Matters relatedTo Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
this entity surface form: United States energy security policy
Energy Policy and Conservation Act amendedBy Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 containsTitle Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Title II – Energy Security Through Increased Production of Biofuels
United States energy policy apparatus hasFramework Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Corporate Average Fuel Economy program legalBasis Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007