Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§15842 Energy strategy for HUD
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 149— - NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - ENERGY EFFICIENCY › Part Part D— - Public Housing › § 15842
Summary
HUD must make a plan and carry it out to lower utility bills in public and assisted housing by using cost‑effective energy efficiency and better design. The plan must set energy‑reduction goals and incentives for housing agencies, and HUD must report to Congress by August 8, 2006, on the plan and how HUD monitors agencies' energy use, updating every 2 years.
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Title 42, §15842
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The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall develop and implement an integrated strategy to reduce utility expenses through cost-effective energy conservation and efficiency measures and energy efficient design and construction of public and assisted housing. The energy strategy shall include the development of energy reduction goals and incentives for public housing agencies. The Secretary shall submit a report to Congress, not later than 1 year after August 8, 2005, on the energy strategy and the actions taken by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to monitor the energy usage of public housing agencies and shall submit an update every 2 years thereafter on progress in implementing the strategy.
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42 U.S.C. § 15842
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73