On the recordSeptember 15, 1999
The bill authorizes $8 billion in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 for the Department of Energy's civilian research and development programs. Our Nation depends on energy to move our cars, to light our houses, and to power the machines of commerce. By making energy more efficient and dependable, we increase opportunities to improve quality of life. That is why investing in energy technology is important to our Nation's future. Recognizing the importance of renewable energy and energy efficiency, the President recommended a slight increase in spending on these research programs. Unfortunately, the committee bill kept spending for these programs at lower levels. Renewable energy, including hydro power, solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass, amount to about 10 percent of total domestic energy production.
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