In June 2007, the Senate passed an energy bill requiring automobiles go farther on a tank of gas. And in August 2007, the House passed an energy bill requiring electric utilities to obtain more power from clean, renewable sources—such as the wind and sun. According to new UCS analysis, if utilities are required to produce 15 percent of their energy from renewable sources, U.S. consumers would save between $13 billion and $18 billion a year in energy costs. Combined with the $24 billion consumers would save nationally if Congress increased fuel economy standards to 35 miles per gallon—this energy bill could have a direct effect on your pocketbook.

Below you will find UCS research and analysis on these breakthrough measures, why they are so badly needed for our economic, energy, and environmental security, and how you can take action to help the make these historic changes happen.

Energy Bill 2007 in Review

Renewable Electricity Standard

• Senate Denies Americans Clean, Affordable Energy
• Cashing In on Clean Energy: National Renewable Electricity Standard Will Benefit the Economy and the Environment
• Cashing In on Clean Energy, October 2007 Update (.PDF)
• National Renewable Electricity Standard: Bill Status, Resources, and Analysis
• Renewable Energy Standards—Mitigating Global Warming

For more information, visit UCS Clean Energy.

Fuel Economy

• Extensive Benefits Attained from Fuel Economy Agreement (.PDF)
• Fuel Economy Compromise Provides Regulatory Certainty (.PDF)
• A Billion Dollar a Day Habit (.PDF)
• 35 MPG by 2020: Fueling Job Growth and Saving Consumers Money 
• House Reaches Historic Breakthrough on Fuel Economy
• Don't Be Misled by Outrageous Automaker Claims, H.R. 6 Treats Automakers Fairly on Fuel Economy
• Senate Fuel Economy Compromise Delivers Real Benefits
• Size Matters: Senate Fuel Economy Compromise Separates Cars and Trucks 

For more information, visit UCS Clean Vehicles.

Global Warming

• Nuclear Power Loan Guarantees Shrivel

For more information, visit UCS Global Warming.

Take Action

• Visit the UCS Action Center.