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Introduced
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
In Committee
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to provide grants for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy im- provements at public school facilities, and for other pur- poses.
AI Summary
This bill would require the Secretary of Energy to provide competitive grants to eligible entities, which are consortiums of local educational agencies and other partners, to make energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy improvements at public school facilities. The grants could be used for a variety of energy-related improvements, such as upgrades to building systems, installation of renewable energy technologies, and the purchase or lease of zero-emissions vehicles. The bill includes provisions for prioritizing grants to entities serving high-need schools and communities, as well as requirements related to contract competition and wage rates. The bill authorizes $100 million in funding per year from fiscal years 2021 through 2025 to carry out these grant activities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Catherine Cortez Masto (D)*,
Susan Collins (R),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 03/10/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/694/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s694/BILLS-117s694is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s694/BILLS-117s694is.pdf.pdf |
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