Energy Efficiency Free Market Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 9, 2016)
Energy Efficiency Free Market Act of 2016
This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate the Department of Energy's authority to set energy-efficiency and water conservation standards for consumer and commercial appliances. All existing standards are repealed.
Additionally, the bill prohibitsstatesfrom setting their own energy-efficiency and water conservation standards.All existing state standards are nullified.
What just happenedFeb 12, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 9, 2016
- Feb 12, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Feb 9, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 9, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 9, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House