Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60
§15833 Energy Efficiency Pilot Program
Title 42 › Chapter 149— NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › Subchapter I— ENERGY EFFICIENCY › Part C— Energy Efficient Products › § 15833
Summary
The Secretary must run a pilot to fund 3–7 States to plan or expand statewide programs that increase energy efficiency and cut electricity or natural gas use by at least 0.75% each year compared to a baseline the Secretary sets. States getting planning funds must provide independent proof of any savings. Congress approved $5,000,000 per year for 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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42 U.S.C. § 15833
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60