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Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2015

1/11/2023, 1:28 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 756

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2015

This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by directing the Department of Energy's Office of Energy and Renewable Energy to establish a clearinghouse for disseminating information regarding available programs and financing mechanisms that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, distributed generation, and energy retrofitting projects for schools.

The office must: (1) consult with appropriate agencies to develop a list of programs and financing mechanisms that are, or may be, used for the projects; and (2) coordinate with appropriate agencies to develop a collaborative education and outreach effort to streamline communications and promote the programs and financing mechanisms.

Current Status of Bill HR 756

Bill HR 756 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2015. Bill HR 756 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2015.  Bill HR 756's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of December 7, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 756

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
56
Democrat Cosponsors
49
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 756

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Alternative and renewable resources
- Building construction
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Elementary and secondary education
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Government information and archives
- Higher education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 756

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2015
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide for the dissemination of information regarding available Federal programs relating to energy efficiency projects for schools, and for other purposes.
Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2015
Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2015

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