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113th Congress
Bill Summary
Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE), acting through the Office of Energy and Renewable Energy, to act as the lead federal agency for coordinating and disseminating information on existing federal programs and assistance that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools. Requires the Secretary to: (1) carry out a review of existing programs and financing mechanisms available in or from appropriate federal agencies with jurisdiction over energy financing and facilitation that are currently used or may be used for such purposes; (2) establish a federal cross-departmental collaborative coordination, education, and outreach effort to streamline communication and promote available federal opportunities and assistance for such projects that enables states, local educational agencies, and schools to use existing federal opportunities more effectively and to form partnerships with governors, state energy programs, local educational, financial, and energy officials, state and local officials, nonprofit organizations, and other appropriate entities to support project initiation; (3) provide technical assistance for states, local educational agencies, and schools to help develop and finance projects that meet specified requirements; (4) develop and maintain a single online resource website with contact information for relevant technical assistance and support staff in the Office for states, local educational agencies, and schools to effectively access and use federal opportunities and assistance to develop such projects; and (5) establish a process for recognition of schools that have successfully implemented such projects and are willing to serve as resources for other local educational agencies and schools to assist initiation of similar efforts.
AI Summary
This bill, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013, amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to designate the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as the lead federal agency responsible for coordinating and sharing information about existing federal programs and financial assistance available to schools for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects. The Secretary of Energy will review current federal programs and financing options, establish a collaborative effort across federal departments to streamline communication and promote these opportunities, and provide technical assistance to help states, local educational agencies, and schools develop and finance these projects. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of a single online resource website with contact information for relevant DOE staff, and a process to recognize schools that have successfully implemented such projects and are willing to share their experiences with others. The term "school" is broadly defined to include elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and various other educational institutions serving specific populations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-70. (on 06/25/2013)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1084/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1084is/pdf/BILLS-113s1084is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s1084is/pdf/BILLS-113s1084is.pdf.pdf |
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