HR 5493 · 96th Congress · Energy
Conservation and Renewable Energy Resource Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.(1979-09-28)
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Conservation and Renewable Energy Resource Act - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to add definitions of the terms "commercial customer" and "energy conservation measure." Requires that utilities inspect residential buildings provided with energy conservation measures to ensure properly completed installation. Deletes the provision authorizing the utility to charge the administrative costs of carrying out a utility program to the particular residential customer for whom energy conservation measures have been provided. Directs regulated utilities to establish programs providing for the installation or maintenance by the utility or by approved independent contractors of energy conservation measures for commercial or residential customers. Directs such utilities to make loans to such customers for the purchase of energy conservation measures or for the installation of such measures by independent contractors. Requires that utilities conduct energy audits of buildings seeking to participate in such programs as as a condition of such participation. Sets forth qualifications for independent contractors seeking eligibility to participate in such programs. Sets forth proce…
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