ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005

• Date: December 07, 2010
• Source: www.epa.gov

The act, enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, attempts to counter the increasing energy problems in the U.S. It addresses the need of energy reliability and cut down the foreign energy dependability. The act stresses improving and increasing  domestic energy sources.

The bill amends the art 3 of title V of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8251 et seq.), Uniform Time Act of 1966 by changing the start and end dates of daylight saving time, beginning in 2007. The bill also encourages individuals to make energy-conscious purchases and enjoy tax benefit provisions, which is introduced by this bill.  

Effective Date: August 8, 2005

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