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Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2015

1/11/2023, 1:27 PM

Congressional Summary of S 886

Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2015

This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency pilot program to award grants to utilities, municipalities, water districts, and other water authorities for demonstrating novel and innovative technology-based solutions that will:

  • increase the energy efficiency of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems;
  • improve those systems to help communities make significant progress in conserving water, saving energy, and reducing costs; and
  • support the implementation of innovative processes and the installation of advanced automated systems that provide real-time data on energy and water.

DOE must annually evaluate each grant project and make best practices identified in the evaluations available to the public.

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Current Status of Bill S 886

Bill S 886 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2015. Bill S 886 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2015.  Bill S 886's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of April 30, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 886

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 886

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Environmental technology
- Water resources funding
- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 886

Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2015
A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide for a smart energy and water efficiency pilot program.
Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2015

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 886

Tom Udall
Tom Udall
New MexicoDemocrat

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