congressional research service the library of congress crs report for received through web order code rl33599 energy efficiency policy budget electricity conservation and fuel issues august 8 2006 fred sissine resources science industry division summary include development r&d priorities funding climate related programs implementation equipment standards regulation vehicle ratemaking profitability bush administration has proposed an advanced initiative aei to accelerate hydrogen department s doe seeks 484 7 million with increases hybrid electric propulsion request would cut 74 from weatherization program eliminate controversial earmarks house passed version fy2007 water appropriations bill hr 5427 fund senate committee also approved even further than have long been justified ability reduce petroleum use curb environmental impacts such as air pollution this
