Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102

§6372f Authorization of Appropriations

Title 42 › CHAPTER 77 — ENERGY CONSERVATION › SUBCHAPTER III — IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY › Part F — Energy Conservation Program for Buildings Owned by Units of Local Government and Public Care Institutions › § 6372f

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Money is provided for three things. Up to $7,500,000 is for States to do preliminary and full energy audits for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, and up to $7,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979. Up to $17,500,000 is for technical help grants to States, local governments, and public care institutions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, and up to $32,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979. The Secretary may be given whatever sums are needed to cover administrative expenses for each fiscal year in the two consecutive fiscal years ending September 30, 1979. All of these funds may be used until they are fully spent.

Full Legal Text

Title 42, §6372f

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(a)For the purpose of making grants to States to conduct preliminary energy audits and energy audits under this part there is authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $7,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, and $7,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, such funds to remain available until expended.

(b)For the purpose of making technical assistance grants under this part to States and to units of local government and public care institutions, there is hereby authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $17,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, and $32,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, such funds to remain available until expended.

(c)For the expenses of the Secretary in administering the provisions of this part, there are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year in the two consecutive fiscal year periods ending September 30, 1979, such funds to remain available until expended.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 6372f

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102