S 2862 · 96th Congress · Energy

Building Energy Performance Standards Implementation Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-06-23· Sponsored by Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1980-06-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Building Energy Performance Standards Implementation Act of 1980 - Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act by requiring the promulgation by August 1, 1981, of final energy conservation performance standards for new residential and new commercial buildings. Directs the President to provide financial and technical assistance for the implementation of such standards to any State which meets certain qualifications. Authorizes appropriations for such aid to qualifying States for fiscal years 1982 and 1983. Requires the President to submit final performance standards, as amended to incorporate improvements the Secretary of Energy considers appropriate, to both Houses of Congress on October 1, 1983. Transfers the functions of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under the Energy Conservation and Production Act to the Secretary of Energy. Transfers the functions of the Federal Energy Administrator to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and report to Congress on alternative sanctions for noncompliance with final performance standards promulgated in accordance with this Act.…

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