would provide for the establishment of clean technology consortia to enhance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on fuel based on the carbon content of such fuel.

would amend the Natural Gas Act with respect to actions for eminent domain by holders of certificates of public convenience and necessity.

would amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct federal research on grid modernization and security.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax credits for energy storage technology.

would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish a program to provide grants and loan guarantees to improve the energy efficiency of publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities.

would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for transfers of the renewable electricity production credit, the energy credit, and the credit for carbon oxide sequestration.

would establish a grant program for wind energy research, development, and demonstration.

would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to improve state loan eligibility for projects for innovative technology.

would promote a 21st century energy workforce.