Department of Energy: Proposed Budget in Support of the President's ClimateChange Technology Initiative

摘要

DOE is proposing to increase its spending to about $1.06 billion for RD in fiscalyear 1999 to support the Climate Change Technology Initiative, a $331 million increase from funding in fiscal year 1998 for programs related to climate change. The $331 million increase as well as the remaining $729 million will continue to support and expand existing RD programs in energy efficiency and renewable energy as well as other programs related to climate change. Total funding, according to DOE, will address multiple energy and environmental goals, including decreasing the United States' dependence on foreign oil, improving air quality, decreasing energy costs for consumers and businesses, increasing economic competitiveness, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.