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A bill to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes.
6/21/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4615
Bill 118 s 4615, also known as the Federal Energy Efficiency Resource Standard Act, aims to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. The main goal of this bill is to establish a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers in the United States.
The bill seeks to set specific standards and requirements for energy efficiency in order to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability. By implementing these standards, the bill aims to decrease the overall demand for electricity and natural gas, ultimately leading to lower energy costs for consumers and a reduced impact on the environment.
In addition to establishing the energy efficiency resource standard, the bill also includes provisions for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the standards. This will ensure that electricity and natural gas suppliers are meeting the required energy efficiency targets and taking steps to reduce their overall energy consumption. Overall, the Federal Energy Efficiency Resource Standard Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to promote energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and ultimately benefit both consumers and the environment.
The bill seeks to set specific standards and requirements for energy efficiency in order to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability. By implementing these standards, the bill aims to decrease the overall demand for electricity and natural gas, ultimately leading to lower energy costs for consumers and a reduced impact on the environment.
In addition to establishing the energy efficiency resource standard, the bill also includes provisions for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the standards. This will ensure that electricity and natural gas suppliers are meeting the required energy efficiency targets and taking steps to reduce their overall energy consumption. Overall, the Federal Energy Efficiency Resource Standard Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to promote energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and ultimately benefit both consumers and the environment.
Current Status of Bill S 4615
Bill S 4615 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 20, 2024. Bill S 4615 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 20, 2024. Bill S 4615's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of June 20, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4615
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4615
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4615
A bill to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4615
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