The 2005 Energy Policy Act was signed into law by President Bush on August 8, 2005 and is the most direct Federal influence on energy usage by American citizens. It provides a wide range of tax incentives among a variety of energy sectors. It serves as the legislatures short run tools for a constantly shifting long run agenda.
President Bush created the National Energy Policy Development Group at the beginning of his first term in order to form a sustainable energy plan for the future and shape the long run energy agenda. This National Energy Policy was to serve as a model for future administrations energy legislation.