Budget of American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009

CBO S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 would establish and modify various federal policies and programs aimed at energy supply and conservation.

Spending Subject to Appropriation
S. 1462 would authorize the appropriation of $66.7 billion over the 2010-2014 for a variety of energy-related activities.

• Science programs—$27.5 billion;
• Energy efficiency, electricity supply and delivery, and renewable energy programs—$10.4 billion;
• Fossil energy programs—$5.5 billion; and
• Nuclear energy programs—$5.2 billion.

Most of that funding would support ongoing DOE activities as well as a variety of new programs and initiatives aimed at promoting energy efficiency, conservation, renewable energy, and science.

Other Activities. CBO estimates that carrying out other activities authorized by S. 1451 would require appropriations totaling $18.1 billion over the 2010-2014 period. That amount includes:

• For building efficiency—$8.6 billion, including nearly $4.9 billion for weatherization assistance;
• Energy innovation and workforce development—$5.2 billion;
• Manufacturing energy efficiency—$1.6 billion;
• Improved efficiency in appliances and equipment—$1 billion;
• Clean energy technology deployment—$900 million;
• Energy resources on Public lands—$775 million; and
• Energy markets, studies, and reports—$32 million.

In addition, CBO estimates that over the 2010-2019 period enacting S. 1462 would increase direct spending by $13.9 billion... www.cbo.gov (PDF Link)

Outer Continental Shelf Leasing.
The bill would amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA) to accelerate and expand potential oil and gas leasing in the OCS, subject to certain conditions. CBO estimates that enacting those changes would increase offsetting receipts (a reduction in direct spending) by about $1.3 billion over the 2013-2019 period.

OCS Areas Affected by S. 1462.