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To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4801

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to submit a report within one year on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in federal buildings and on the return on investment of installing the insulation. Requires the report to include: (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short-term and long-term (20 years) projections of such savings.

Current Status of Bill HR 4801

Bill HR 4801 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2014. Bill HR 4801 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on June 5, 2014.  Bill HR 4801's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of June 24, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4801

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4801

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Accounting and auditing
- Congressional oversight
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government studies and investigations
- Water storage
- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4801

To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water.
To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water.

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