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112th Congress
Bill Summary
Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to exempt a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer component manufactured on or after January 1, 2009, from the requirement that it contain wall, ceiling, and door insulation of at least R-25 for coolers and R-32 for freezers, if the manufacturer has demonstrated to the Secretary of Energy (DOE) that such component model reduces energy consumption at least as much as if such requirement were to apply.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act, amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to allow manufacturers of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer components, made after January 1, 2009, to be exempt from specific insulation requirements (R-25 for coolers and R-32 for freezers) if they can prove to the Secretary of Energy (DOE) that their alternative designs achieve at least the same level of energy savings. This aims to encourage innovation by permitting new technologies that meet or exceed energy efficiency goals, even if they don't strictly adhere to the existing insulation standards.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. (on 12/23/2011)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/3727/all-info |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr3727ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr3727ih.pdf.pdf |
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