Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§15833 Energy efficiency pilot program

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 149— - NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - ENERGY EFFICIENCY › Part Part C— - Energy Efficient Products › § 15833

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary must run a pilot program giving money to 3–7 States. Money is for either planning and starting a statewide program that boosts energy efficiency and cuts electricity or natural gas use by at least 0.75% per year versus a baseline the Secretary sets, or for expanding a statewide program already in place on August 8, 2005. States getting funds for new programs must have savings checked by an independent party. $5,000,000 is authorized for each of fiscal years 2006–2010, available until spent.

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Title 42, §15833

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(a)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)A State that receives financial assistance under subsection (a)(1) shall submit to the Secretary independent verification of any energy savings achieved through the statewide program.

(c)There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010, to remain available until expended.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 15833

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73