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Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 29, 2019Energy
S. 253

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act

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Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act

This bill requires the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to act as the lead federal agency for coordinating and disseminating information on existing federal programs that support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools. The bill also outlines the requirements for such coordination and outreach.

Specifically, the office must:

  • review such programs and financing mechanisms for such projects;
  • establish a federal cross-departmental collaborative coordination, education, and outreach effort to communicate about such programs;
  • provide technical assistance for states, local educational agencies, and schools to help develop and finance projects;
  • develop and maintain a single online resource website with contact information for relevant technical assistance and support staff in the office; and
  • establish a process to recognize schools that have successfully implemented such projects.

What just happenedSep 19, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
6 cosponsors5 D1 R
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  1. Sep 19, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.

  2. Sep 19, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 116-107.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 19, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 116-107.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Jul 16, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Jan 29, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Jan 29, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateSep 19, 201925

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act

This bill requires the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to act as the lead federal agency for coordinating and disseminating information on existing federal programs that support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools. The bill also outlines the requirements for such coordination and outreach.

Specifically, the office must:

  • review such programs and financing mechanisms for such projects;
  • establish a federal cross-departmental collaborative coordination, education, and outreach effort to communicate about such programs;
  • provide technical assistance for states, local educational agencies, and schools to help develop and finance projects;
  • develop and maintain a single online resource website with contact information for relevant technical assistance and support staff in the office; and
  • establish a process to recognize schools that have successfully implemented such projects.
Introduced in SenateJan 29, 2019

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act

This bill requires the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to act as the lead federal agency for coordinating and disseminating information on existing federal programs that support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools and outlines the requirements for such coordination and outreach.

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act — Informed