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Bill113th CongressFiled Feb 26, 2014Energy
H.R. 4092

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 23, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 23, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2014 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE), acting through the Office of Energy and Renewable Energy, to establish a clearinghouse to disseminate 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.

Requires the Secretary to: (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.

What just happenedJun 24, 2014

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17](D-PA)Sponsor
46 cosponsors45 D1 R
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  • Referred in SenateJun 24, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseJun 23, 2014
  • Reported in HouseJun 19, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseFeb 26, 2014
  1. Jun 24, 2014IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  2. Jun 23, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5604)

  3. Jun 23, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5604)

  4. Jun 23, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4092.

  5. Jun 23, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5604-5605)

  6. Jun 23, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Kinzinger (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Jun 19, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.

  8. Jun 19, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-479.

  9. Jun 19, 2014Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-479.

  10. Apr 30, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. Apr 30, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Apr 29, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Feb 28, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

  14. Feb 26, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  15. Feb 26, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Feb 26, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 23, 201436

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 23, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2014 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE), acting through the Office of Energy and Renewable Energy, to establish a clearinghouse to disseminate 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.

Requires the Secretary to: (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.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 19, 201417

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2014 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to establish a clearinghouse to disseminate 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.

Requires the Office to: (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.

Introduced in HouseFeb 26, 2014

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2014 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE), acting through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, to act as the lead federal agency for coordinating and disseminating information on existing federal programs and assistance that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) carry out a review of existing programs and financing mechanisms available in or from appropriate federal agencies with jurisdiction over energy financing and facilitation that are currently used or may be used for such purposes; (2) establish a federal cross-departmental collaborative coordination, education, and outreach effort to streamline communication and promote available federal opportunities and assistance for such projects that enables states, local educational agencies, and schools to use existing federal opportunities more effectively and to form partnerships with governors, state energy programs, local educational, financial, and energy officials, state and local officials, nonprofit organizations, and other appropriate entities to support project initiation; (3) provide technical assistance for states, local educational agencies, and schools to help develop and finance projects that meet specified requirements; (4) develop and maintain a single online resource website with contact information for relevant technical assistance and support staff in the Office for states, local educational agencies, and schools to effectively access and use federal opportunities and assistance to develop such projects; and (5) establish a process for recognition of schools that have successfully implemented such projects and are willing to serve as resources for other local educational agencies and schools to assist initiation of similar efforts.

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2014 — Informed