42 USC 15833 - Energy efficiency pilot program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 25, 2024

§ 15833.

Energy efficiency pilot program

(a)

In general

The Secretary shall establish a pilot program under which the Secretary provides financial assistance to at least 3, but not more than 7, States to carry out pilot projects in the States for—

(1)

planning and adopting statewide programs that encourage, for each year in which the pilot project is carried out—

(A)

energy efficiency; and

(B)

reduction of consumption of electricity or natural gas in the State by at least 0.75 percent, as compared to a baseline determined by the Secretary for the period preceding the implementation of the program; or

(2)

for any State that has adopted a statewide program as of August 8, 2005, activities that reduce energy consumption in the State by expanding and improving the program.

(b)

Verification

(c)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 109–58, title I, § 140, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 647.)

cite as: 42 USC 15833