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Thermal Insulation Efficiency Improvement Act

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 568

Thermal Insulation Efficiency Improvement Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy 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. The report must 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 568

Bill HR 568 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2015. Bill HR 568 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2015.  Bill HR 568's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. as of January 30, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 568

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 568

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 568

Thermal Insulation Efficiency Improvement Act
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.
Thermal Insulation Efficiency Improvement Act

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