House+Bill+Number+3775+(Lauch+M+and+Winn+M)

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**HR Bill # 3775**
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To support research and development of new industrial processes and technologies that optimize energy efficiency and environmental performance, utilize diverse sources of energy, and increase economic competitiveness. Also, to develop new energy souces to supply heat and power to big industries.=====

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(1) According to the Energy Information Administration's 2006 Annual Energy Review, the industrial sector in 2006 accounted for more energy use (32 percent) than the residential (21 percent), commercial (18 percent), or transportation sector (29 percent).=====

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(2) The primary energy industries vital to maintaining our country's infrastructure and economic and national security include steel, chemicals, metal casting, forest products, glass, aluminum, petroleum refining, and mining, as well as other energy intensive manufacturers.=====

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(3) The Department of Energy has demonstrated the success of public-private partnerships with these industries resulting in research, development, and deployment of new energy efficient technologies which reduce emissions and improve manufacturing competitiveness.=====

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This bill will have a broad impact on multiple industrial, trade and educational organizations. The program established by the Secretary of energy will promote research efforts with participation by energy-intensive industries, trade organizations and  universities. =====

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