In the News: The Energy Savings and Industrial Act of 2011
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The last few weeks have been rife with political news from the killing of Osama bin Laden to Donald Trump’s “will he or won’t he?” Presidential bid shenanigans. In the midst of it all, you may have missed the news about an important bipartisan bill that was recently introduced: The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011.
The Act, introduced on May 12, 2011, by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D. N.H.) and Senator Rob Portman (R. OH), focuses on several areas; divided into five main sections: Buildings, Building Efficiency Finance, Industrial Efficiency & Effectiveness, Federal Agency Energy Effectiveness and Miscellaneous.
So what does this bill mean to you?
As is stated in the bill summary, “Reliable and affordable energy is a key component of a vibrant economy.”
Use a personal computer? Live or work in a building? Have or plan to buy appliances? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, the proposed changes in this bill could have an impact on things that you use and do daily.
The bill proposes several opportunities for greater energy efficiency in both private and Federal sectors. Examples include providing incentives for the purchase of electric motor vehicles, greater energy efficiency in building codes, updating energy star criteria, energy efficient technology for industry (manufacturing,) and the establishment of Building Training and Assessment Centers to promote opportunities for enhancing building energy and to train engineers, architects, building scientists and the like.
Of course, we all know that nothing happens quickly when it comes to government; but the fact that members of both parties came together to propose this bill is a good sign for the future of energy efficiency. Be sure to come back to the Sobuka blog for updates!
What improvements would you like to see the Federal Government make in green technology/energy efficiency? Let us know!
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