National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Act of 2005

H.R. 955, the National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Act of 2005, would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a national system for tracking greenhouse gas emissions. Under this bill, large-scale emitters would be required to submit annual reports on their emissions, while other organizations could voluntarily report their efforts to reduce gases. The EPA would be tasked with making this data available to the public through a searchable website and publishing an annual national inventory of these emissions.

For the average citizen, this bill would provide greater transparency regarding which companies and facilities are contributing to greenhouse gas levels in their communities. By establishing standardized accounting and reporting methods, the legislation aims to create a consistent, reliable database that the public and policymakers can use to monitor environmental trends. Additionally, the bill would allow consumers to compare the environmental impact of various manufactured products against those with the "Energy Star" label.