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Introduced
05/18/2017
05/18/2017
In Committee
05/18/2017
05/18/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Renew America's Schools Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Energy to provide competitive grants for making energy improvements in schools. Specifically, grants may be awarded for: any improvement, repair, or renovation to a school that will result in a direct reduction in school energy costs; any improvement, repair, renovation, or installation that leads to an improvement in teacher and student health, such as indoor air quality; and the installation of renewable energy technologies (e.g., wind power) involved in the improvement, repair, or renovation to a school.
AI Summary
This bill provides competitive grants from the Department of Energy for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy improvements at public schools. The grants can be used for any improvement, repair, or renovation that reduces school energy costs, improves teacher and student health, or installs renewable energy technologies. The bill gives priority to high-need and rural school districts, and sets criteria for the grants, including the school's fiscal capacity, ability to maintain the improvements, and expected energy and safety benefits. Grant recipients must use the funds for the approved energy improvements and can use up to 5% for operation and maintenance training, 3% for energy audits, and 1% for developing a continuing education curriculum.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (on 05/18/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2536/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2536/BILLS-115hr2536ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2536/BILLS-115hr2536ih.pdf.pdf |
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