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Energy Policy Act of 1992
 Congress
passed the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) on October 24, 1992, with the
goals of enhancing our nation's energy security and improving environmental
quality. The Act addresses all aspects of energy supply and demand,
from common forms of energy such as coal, oil, and nuclear power to alternative
fuels, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. Through EPAct, the
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) aims to decrease the nation's dependence
on foreign oil and increase energy security by encouraging the use
of domestically produced alternative fuels.
DOE's overall mission is to replace 30% of petroleum-based motor fuels
by the year 2010. EPAct helps DOE achieve this goal by mandating that federal,
state, and alternative fuel provider fleets purchase alternative fuel vehicles.
Alternative fuels, as defined by the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct),
include:
- Methanol, ethanol, and other alcohols
- Blends of 85% or more of alcohol with gasoline
- Natural gas and liquid fuels domestically produced from natural gas
- Liquefied petroleum gas (propane)
- Coal-derived liquid fuels
- Hydrogen
- Electricity
- Biodiesel (B100)*
- Fuels (other than alcohol) derived from biological materials
- P-Serie
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