The Need
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 contains nearly 70 provisions that require federal agencies to undertake research, development and demonstration of new technologies, to engage in public-private partnerships, or to make available financial incentives to the private sector for the development of new energy technologies, which range from hydrogen and fuel cells to clean coal to greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
Many of these measures remain unfunded or have missed their statutory implementation deadlines, nullifying the effect of good legislation enacted by Congress and signed by the President.
Solution
Congress should fully fund and the administration must fully implement these provisions without delay.
