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HR 5586 101th Congress House Energy Alcohol as fuel Alcohol tax Alternative energy sources Authorization Aviation fuels Biomass energy Coal Cogeneration of electric power and heat Diesel motor Electric vehicles Energy assistance for the poor Energy conservation Energy policy Energy research Energy tax credits Environmental Protection Executive reorganization Gasoline tax Investment tax credit

Commercialization of Alternative Energy Sources and Energy Conservation Technology Act of 1990

Introduced: September 11, 1990 See on congress.gov
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To President
Became law
Sep 24, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Sep 17, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.
Sep 11, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Sep 11, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Sep 11, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 11, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 11, 1990
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commercialization of Alternative Energy Sources and Energy Conservation Technology Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 2000 to implement certain provisions of the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1976.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to extend from 1993 to the year 2000 the period of reduced tax rates on fuels containing alcohol.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 2000 to implement: (1) certain provisions of the Biomass Energy and Alcohol Fuels Act of 1980; and (2) a loan guarantee program for the design and construction of coal liquefaction and oil shale facilities. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish such a program.

Amends the IRC to provide a 20 percent energy investment credit for cogeneration equipment.

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1991 through 1993 for: (1) the State Plan program; (2) the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals; and (3) the weatherization assistance program.

Amends the National Energy Extension Service Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1991 through 1993.

Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to repeal the termination of the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reestablish such Bank. Authorizes appropriations for the Bank's operation.

What's happening now September 24, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1