Local Energy Management Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Local Energy Management Act of 1979 - Title I: Findings, Declarations of Purpose, and Definitions - Declares that the purposes of this Act are: (1) to establish a demonstration grant program applicable to localities proposing to implement energy conservation and renewable energy resource development programs; (2) to establish a local energy reference center to disseminate information on such programs; and (3) to establish a technical assistance panels program to facilitate information sharing on such programs between localities. Title II: Program Administration - Directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out the provisions of this Act and to report annually to the Congress on activities of the programs established under this Act. Requires the Secretary to consult and cooperate with appropriate Federal and other public and private agencies to provide a coordinated approach to the programs established under this Act. Title III: Demonstration Grant Program - Authorizes the Secretary to make nonrenewable grants to localities for the development of management programs designed to promote energy conservation and the development of renewable resources. Sets forth application and other proc…