Bill > S2074

This bill, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014, aims to promote energy efficiency in residential buildings and industries by updating building energy codes, supporting worker training for energy-efficient technologies, and improving energy information for commercial buildings. Key provisions include encouraging states and Indian tribes to adopt and comply with updated building energy codes that meet or exceed model energy codes, establishing programs to train workers in energy-efficient building technologies, and creating initiatives like "Supply Star" to promote energy-efficient supply chains. The bill also introduces rebate programs for energy-saving electric motors and transformers, mandates energy-efficient information technology in federal agencies, and requires federal buildings to meet stricter energy performance standards. Furthermore, it promotes grid-enabled water heaters for demand response programs, enhances energy efficiency underwriting for mortgages by accounting for expected energy cost savings, and establishes voluntary certification programs for certain home appliances. The legislation also includes provisions for sustainable manufacturing, energy-efficient data centers, and energy and water conservation improvements in multifamily residential units.