Quick Summary of Energy Title Programs
While overall funding levels were reduced, the 2014 Farm Bill continues core farm energy programs.
Following is a summary of the Energy Title programs. Those interested in reading in further detail can visit our Legislative and Rulemaking Resources page.
Summary of Energy Title Programs
Definitions follow the table. All amounts in millions of dollars for the five year period from 2014-2018.
|
Section Number/Name |
Summary |
5 year |
5 year |
| 9002 Biobased Markets Program |
Continues the federal preference for procurement of biobased products and the biobased products labeling program. |
$15 |
$10 |
| 9003 Biorefinery Assistance |
Loan guarantees to produce advanced biofuels. |
$200 |
$375 |
| 9004 Repowering Assistance Program |
Encourage existing biorefineries to use biomass for heat and power. |
$12 |
$50 |
| 9005 Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels |
Rewards production of advanced biofuels. |
$75 |
$100 |
| 9006 Biodiesel Fuel Education Program |
Education and outreach on biodiesel use. |
$5 |
$5 |
| 9007 Rural Energy for America Program |
Grants and loan guarantees for energy efficiency and renewable energy of all sorts.Formerly “Section 9006”. |
$250 |
$100 |
| 9008 Biomass Research and Development |
Supports advanced research to improve bioenergy. |
$12 |
$100 |
| 9009 Feedstock Flexibility Program |
Sugar import management program. |
SSAN |
|
| 9010 Biomass Crop Assistance Program |
Assistance to stimulate energy crop plantings. |
$125 |
$0 |
| 9012 Community Wood Energy Program |
Grants for rural communities to install wood energy systems in community facilities. |
$0 |
$25 |
|
TOTAL |
$694 |
$765 |
Terms
Mandatory funding — “the amount authorized by Congress is available unless limited to smaller amounts in the appropriations process; if appropriators do not act, the amount that was authorized is provided to the program.” Source (PDF)
Discretionary funding – Programs that require annual funding determined by the Appropriations Committee
SSAN — Such Sums as Necessary; Mandatory funding, amount not specified.