Two major energy bills are headed towards floor votes in the House probably Friday, Aug 3.  I haven't yet sorted out what amendments were made yesterday.  This is one of those Congressional doozies, a 700-plus page bill of high complexity that will have a lasting impact on the future of the nation.  Lawmakers will thus only have about 48 hours to familiarize themselves with its provisions.

Bill details and links to track both the bills and coverage of the provisions after the jump. 

In all likelihood we will be seeing two major provisions:
1) Higher CAFE (mandated fuel economy) standards for autos and trucks.
2) A national renewable energy portfolio standard for utilities.

Full coverage, including links to the bills and info on amendments are over at The OilDrum.  I'll be weighing in later as the actual provisions become clear.

Update, 3:30, Aug. 2:  The national renewable energy portfolio bill is H.R. 969 sponsored by Rep. Tom Udall (D NM-3).  Not sure of its particular status.  Comments on TOD say it has been pulled, but Grist Magazine says it is scheduled for a vote on Friday.  Also on deck is the larger energy and tax bill, H.R. 2776 from Rep. Charlie Rangel (D NY-15).  It too is scheduled for a floor vote Friday.

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