[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 196 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 196
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency
materials pilot program.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 3, 2021
Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Hoeven) introduced the following
bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources
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A BILL
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency
materials pilot program.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act''.
SEC. 2. ENERGY EFFICIENCY MATERIALS PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Applicant.--The term ``applicant'' means a nonprofit
organization that applies for a grant under this section.
(2) Energy-efficiency material.--
(A) In general.--The term ``energy-efficiency
material'' means a material (including a product,
equipment, or system) the installation of which results
in a reduction in use by a nonprofit organization of
energy or fuel.
(B) Inclusions.--The term ``energy-efficiency
material'' includes--
(i) a roof or lighting system or component
of the system;
(ii) a window;
(iii) a door, including a security door;
(iv) a heating, ventilation, or air
conditioning system or component of the system
(including insulation and wiring and plumbing
improvements needed to serve a more efficient
system); and
(v) a renewable energy generation or
heating system, including a solar,
photovoltaic, wind, geothermal, or biomass
(including wood pellet) system or component of
the system.
(3) Nonprofit building.--
(A) In general.--The term ``nonprofit building''
means a building operated and owned by an organization
that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section
501(a) of such Code.
(B) Inclusions.--The term ``nonprofit building''
includes a building described in subparagraph (A) that
is--
(i) a hospital;
(ii) a youth center;
(iii) a school;
(iv) a social-welfare program facility;
(v) a faith-based organization; or
(vi) any other nonresidential and
noncommercial structure.
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Energy.
(b) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program to
award grants for the purpose of providing nonprofit buildings with
energy-efficiency materials.
(c) Grants.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may award grants under the
program established under subsection (b).
(2) Application.--The Secretary may award a grant under
paragraph (1) if an applicant submits to the Secretary an
application at such time, in such form, and containing such
information as the Secretary may prescribe.
(3) Criteria for grant.--In determining whether to award a
grant under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall apply
performance-based criteria, which shall give priority to
applicants based on--
(A) the energy savings achieved;
(B) the cost effectiveness of the use of energy-
efficiency materials;
(C) an effective plan for evaluation, measurement,
and verification of energy savings; and
(D) the financial need of the applicant.
(4) Limitation on individual grant amount.--Each grant
awarded under this section shall not exceed $200,000.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2021 through 2025, to remain available until expended.
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