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APA Energy Efficiency Summary and Recommendations Papers & Publications

The  American Power Act (APA), released as a discussion draft on May 12th by Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), supports energy efficiency through several important provisions but these provisions should be significantly strengthened. 

This summary  provides:  (1) a brief overview of efficiency provisions in APA; (2) detailed section-by-section summaries of efficiency provisions;  and (3) recommendations for strengthening the bill through increased support for efficiency.