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US HR4801
US HR4801To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water.
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Introduced
06/05/2014
06/05/2014
In Committee
06/10/2014
06/10/2014
Crossed Over
06/24/2014
06/24/2014
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to submit a report within one year on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in federal buildings and on the return on investment of installing the insulation. Requires the report to include: (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short-term and long-term (20 years) projections of such savings.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of Energy, referred to as DOE, to produce a report within one year detailing how thermal insulation affects both energy and water consumption for hot and chilled water systems in federal buildings, and to assess the financial benefits of installing this insulation. The report must analyze the cost of water from municipal or regional sources and the savings from avoiding the need for new water supplies, and it should also summarize projected energy and water savings over both the short term and a 20-year period.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 06/24/2014)
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