would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by DOE relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment."

would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish additional federal standards that require electric and gas utilities to transmit to each of its consumers information regarding the consumption of electric energy or gas.

would amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to reauthorize the Weatherization Assistance Program, and direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a weatherization readiness program.

would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify standards for water heaters, furnaces, boilers, and kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens.

would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to address measuring methane emissions.

would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require states to consider prohibiting cost recovery related to smart grid projects.

would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.

would require FERC to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects.

would amend Public Law No. 99-338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.