Work with other Federal agencies to achieve appropriate tax policy for energy efficiency programs

Cost-effective energy efficiency improvements and GHG emission reductions at Federal facilities

Support government/utility joint ventures in energy efficiency to increase market penetration and reduce costs

Seek funding for renewables

Seek support for research, demonstration and deployment of fuel cells

Address Unwarranted Obstacles to Continued Use and Expansion of Existing Hydropower Facilities

Work with other agencies to eliminate regulatory obstacles to tree planting at abandoned mine sites

Seek funding for programs that encourage the use of electrotechnologies and electric vehicles that reduce net GHG emissions

Seek support for research on co-firing low-sulfur coal with natural gas

Encourage commercial deployment of high efficiency clean coal technologies

Work to facilitate resolution of issues of nuclear waste storage, nuclear power plant life extension and relicensing policies, and the future of nuclear power

Work With Federal, State, and Local Agencies and Regulators, Identify Unwarranted Obstacles to GHG Reduction Activities and Work on Acceptable Solutions

Encourage recovery in electric rates of utility Climate Challenge expenses

Develop workshops and training courses

Provide incentives for reducing, avoiding and sequestering greenhouse gases (subject to authorization and appropriation)

Provision of DOE materials.

Completion of Climate Challenge Agreements

Assistance in Drafting Participation Accords

Assistance in Recruiting New Partners

Reviewing Utility's Progress in Meeting Climate Challenge Commitments