Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§15842 Energy Strategy for Hud
Title 42 › CHAPTER 149 — NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › SUBCHAPTER I — ENERGY EFFICIENCY › Part D — Public Housing › § 15842
Summary
HUD must plan, carry out cost‑effective energy conservation and energy‑efficient design for public and assisted housing, set energy‑reduction goals and incentives for public housing agencies, monitor agencies' energy use, and report to Congress within 1 year after August 8, 2005, and 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
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102