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Introduced
08/01/2017
08/01/2017
In Committee
08/01/2017
08/01/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2017 This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency management pilot program to award grants to utilities, municipalities, water districts, Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages, and other water authorities for demonstrating advanced and innovative technology-based solutions that will: increase the energy efficiency of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems; improve those systems to help communities make significant progress in conserving water, saving energy, and reducing costs; support the implementation of innovative processes and the installation of advanced automated systems that provide real-time data on energy and water; and improve energy and water conservation, water quality, and predictive maintenance of energy and water systems, through the use of Internet-connected technologies. DOE must annually evaluate each grant project and make best practices identified in the evaluations available to the public.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish a smart energy and water efficiency management pilot program. The program aims to award grants to eligible entities, such as utilities, municipalities, and water authorities, to demonstrate innovative technology-based solutions that can increase the energy efficiency of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems, help communities conserve water and save energy, support the implementation of advanced automated systems, and improve energy and water conservation, water quality, and predictive maintenance of energy and water systems. The Department of Energy will select grant recipients through a competitive, merit-reviewed process and annually evaluate the projects to identify best practices, which will be made available to the public. The bill authorizes $15 million to carry out this program.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 08/01/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1696/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1696/BILLS-115s1696is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1696/BILLS-115s1696is.pdf.pdf |
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