S 1780 · 98th Congress · Energy

Solar Energy National Security and Employment Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-08-04· Sponsored by Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1983-08-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Solar Energy National Security and Employment Act of 1983 - Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 1980 to extend the life of the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank until September 30, 1990. (Under current law, the Bank will not exist after September 30, 1987.) Requires that a portion of the payments by the Bank to financial institutions to provide financial assistance for the installation of solar energy systems in residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings be allocated for active solar energy. Provides that there shall be no Federal preference with respect to financial assistance between single-family and multifamily residences. Permits all financial institutions to apply directly to the Bank for financial assistance. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1990 for the financial assistance program under the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 1980 for the purchase and installation of residential and commercial energy conserving improvements and solar energy systems. Amends the Solar Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1974 to require the Secretary of Energy to maintain a renewable energy and energy conservation inf…

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