Summary: Water Heater Rating Improvement Act of 2009 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Secretary of Energy to publish a rule that establishes a uniform efficiency descriptor and accompanying test methods for water heaters, storage water heaters, instantaneous water heaters, and unfired water storage tanks (covered heaters). Requires: (1) the efficiency descriptor and accompanying test method to apply to all water heating technologies in use and to future water heating technologies; and (2) the efficiency descriptor to be the efficiency standard for covered heaters. Sets forth provisions concerning a mathematical conversion factor for converting the measurement of efficiency for covered heaters from the test procedures in effect on the date of enactment of this Act to the new energy descriptor. Authorizes the rule to exclude a specific category of covered water heaters from the uniform efficiency descriptor if the category of water heaters: (1) does not have a residential use and can be clearly described; and (2) are rated effectively using the thermal efficiency and standby loss descriptors applied to the category. Requires the Secretary, in establishing the rule, to contract with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to conduct testing and simulation of alternative descriptors identified for consideration. Considers a covered water heater to be in compliance with the rule and with any revised labeling requirements established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to implement the rule if the covered water heater: (1) was manufactured prior to the effective date of the rule; and (2) complied with the efficiency standards and labeling requirements in effect prior to the rule.

water heater rating improvement act amends energy_policy_and_conservation_act require secretary energy publish rule establishes uniform efficiency accompanying test methods water heaters storage water heaters water heaters water storage tanks covered heaters requires efficiency accompanying test method apply water heating technologies use future water heating technologies efficiency efficiency standard covered heaters sets forth provisions concerning mathematical conversion factor converting measurement efficiency covered heaters test procedures effect date enactment act new energy authorizes rule exclude specific category covered water heaters uniform efficiency category water heaters residential use clearly described rated effectively thermal efficiency standby loss applied category requires secretary establishing rule contract national_institute_of_standards_and_technology conduct testing simulation alternative identified consideration considers covered water heater compliance rule revised labeling requirements established federal_trade_commission ftc implement rule covered water heater manufactured prior effective date rule complied efficiency standards labeling requirements effect prior rule


Summary: Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to include bottle-type water dispensers and compartment bottle-type water dispensers, commercial hot food holding cabinets, and portable electric spas as "covered products" under the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other than Automobiles. Sets forth requirements concerning: (1) test procedures for such dispensers, cabinets, and spas; (2) standby energy consumption standards for dispensers; (3) idle energy rate standards for cabinets; and (4) normalized standby power rates standards for spas. Excludes from the general rule of preemption for energy conservation standards before federal standards become effective for products a state regulation that establishes efficiency standards for such dispensers, cabinets, and spas. Excludes from the general rule of preemption when federal standards become effective for products a regulation that establishes standards for such products and is adopted by the California Energy Commission by January 1, 2013.

amends energy_policy_and_conservation_act include bottle type water dispensers compartment bottle type water dispensers commercial hot food holding portable electric covered products energy conservation program consumer products automobiles sets forth requirements concerning test procedures dispensers standby energy consumption standards dispensers idle energy rate standards standby power rates standards excludes general rule preemption energy conservation standards federal standards effective products state regulation establishes efficiency standards dispensers excludes general rule preemption federal standards effective products regulation establishes standards products adopted california energy commission january


Summary: National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to set forth provisions concerning establishing standards for: (1) a minimum level of energy efficiency or a maximum quantity of water use for clothes washers and dishwashers; (2) the seasonal energy efficiency ratio of central air conditioners and central air conditioning heat pumps manufactured on or after January 1, 2015; (3) the annual fuel utilization efficiency of non-weatherized furnaces manufactured on or after May 1, 2013; (4) the energy conservation of heat pump pool heaters; and (5) the energy efficiency of pole-mounted outdoor luminaires and high light output double-ended quartz halogen lamps. Revises provisions concerning prescribing new or amended standards. Sets forth provisions concerning establishing regional energy efficiency standards for such: (1) central air conditioners and their heat pumps; and (2) non-weatherized furnaces. Requires the Secretary of Energy to publish rules that determine whether the Secretary should: (1) establish standards for through-the-wall central air conditioners, through-the-wall central air conditioning heat pumps, and small duct, high velocity systems; and (2) amend standards for weatherized furnaces. Amends the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles to: (1) revise exceptions from preemption requirements for certain building code requirements; (2) provide that No-Load Mode energy efficiency standards do not apply to specified external power supplies manufactured before July 1, 2017; and (3) revise labeling rules for "covered products." Prohibits the manufacture of general purpose mercury vapor lamps on or after January 1, 2016. Provides that state energy conservation standards that are adopted by January 1, 2015, pursuant to statutory requirements to adopt efficiency standards for reducing outdoor lighting energy use enacted prior to January 31, 2008, will not be preempted by federal standards. Authorizes the Secretary to incorporate smart grid technologies or capabilities into energy conservation standards. Requires sates to give notice to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about a state or local public comment period with respect to local laws prohibiting, limiting, or restricting the use of alternative refrigerants for specific end uses.

national energy efficiency enhancement_act amends energy_policy_and_conservation_act set forth provisions concerning establishing standards minimum level energy efficiency maximum quantity water use seasonal energy efficiency ratio central air conditioners central air conditioning heat pumps manufactured january annual fuel utilization efficiency non furnaces manufactured energy conservation heat pump pool heaters energy efficiency mounted outdoor high light output double ended lamps revises provisions concerning prescribing new amended standards sets forth provisions concerning establishing regional energy efficiency standards central air conditioners heat pumps non furnaces requires secretary energy publish rules determine secretary establish standards wall central air conditioners wall central air conditioning heat pumps small high systems amend standards furnaces amends energy conservation program consumer products automobiles revise exceptions preemption requirements certain building code requirements provide load mode energy efficiency standards apply specified external power supplies manufactured july revise labeling rules covered products prohibits manufacture general purpose mercury vapor lamps january provides state energy conservation standards adopted january pursuant statutory requirements adopt efficiency standards reducing outdoor lighting energy use enacted prior january preempted federal standards authorizes secretary incorporate smart grid technologies capabilities energy conservation standards requires notice administrator environmental_protection_agency epa state local public comment period respect local laws prohibiting limiting restricting use alternative specific end uses


Summary: Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 - Establishes in the Department of Energy (DOE) the Building Star Energy Efficiency Rebate Program of 2010. Directs the Secretary of Energy to issue rebates to building owners to offset a portion of the cost of purchasing and installing qualifying equipment or materials or undertaking qualifying services to enhance the energy efficiency of existing commercial buildings and multifamily residential buildings. Prescribes rebates for the purchase and installation of qualifying: (1) insulation, windows, and qualified high-efficiency window films and screens; (2) new energy efficient equipment, such as boilers, furnaces, and water heaters; (3) unitary air conditioners and unitary heat pumps; (4) variable speed drives for motors; and (5) interior lighting. Prescribes calculations for reductions in: (1) installed lighting power resulting from installation of qualified interior lighting; and (2) annual energy usage resulting from installation of qualified exterior lighting. Prescribes calculations also for rebates for qualified: (1) replacement chillers; (2) qualifying services to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings; (3) energy-efficient building operation and maintenance training; (4) service on space heating equipment and cooling systems, (5) energy monitoring and management systems with analog controls; and (6) HVAC testing, balancing, and duct sealing. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a Building Star Energy Efficiency Loan Program to make grants to states to support financial assistance provided by qualified program delivery entities for making energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to existing buildings that qualify under the Building Star energy retrofit program. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) direct the Secretary to make guarantees for energy efficiency projects, including projects to retrofit residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, facilities, and equipment; and (2) authorize the Secretary, in the case of programs that finance such retrofitting, to offer loan guarantees for portfolios of debt obligations, and to purchase or make commitments to purchase portfolios of debt obligations.

building star energy efficiency_act establishes department_of_energy doe building star energy efficiency rebate program directs secretary energy issue rebates building owners offset portion cost purchasing installing qualifying equipment materials undertaking qualifying services enhance energy efficiency existing commercial buildings multifamily residential buildings prescribes rebates purchase installation qualifying insulation windows qualified high efficiency window films new energy efficient equipment boilers furnaces water heaters air conditioners heat pumps variable speed drives motors interior lighting prescribes calculations reductions installed lighting power resulting installation qualified interior lighting annual energy usage resulting installation qualified exterior lighting prescribes calculations rebates qualified replacement qualifying services enhance energy efficiency buildings energy efficient building operation maintenance training service space heating equipment cooling systems energy monitoring management systems analog controls testing balancing sealing directs secretary establish building star energy efficiency loan program grants states support financial assistance provided qualified program delivery entities making energy efficiency renewable energy improvements existing buildings qualify building star energy retrofit program amends energy policy act direct secretary guarantees energy efficiency projects including projects retrofit residential commercial industrial buildings facilities equipment authorize secretary case programs finance retrofitting offer loan guarantees portfolios debt obligations purchase commitments purchase portfolios debt obligations


Summary: Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for residential energy efficient property, to permit solar electric property otherwise eligible for such credit to be located on a site apart from the dwelling unit for which the electricity generated from such property is used.

solar uniting neighborhoods sun act amends_the_internal_revenue_code respect tax credit residential energy efficient property permit solar electric property eligible credit located site apart dwelling unit electricity generated property


Summary: Sustainable Property Grants Act of 2010 - Amends the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 to allow real estate investment trusts to qualify for energy property grants under such Act without affecting limitations on dividend payments applicable to such trusts.

sustainable property grants act amends american_recovery_and_reinvestment_tax_act allow real estate investment trusts qualify energy property grants act affecting limitations dividend payments applicable trusts


Summary: NIST Grants for Energy Efficiency, New Job Opportunities, and Business Solutions Act of 2010 or the NIST GREEN JOBS Act of 2010 - Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to require the themes under the competitive grant program within the Regional Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology program to be related to projects: (1) designed to increase the viability both of traditional manufacturing sectors and other sectors, such as construction, that increasingly rely on manufacturing through the use of manufactured components and manufacturing techniques, including supply chain integration and quality management; and (2) related to the transfer of technology based on the technological needs of manufacturers and available technologies from institutions of higher education, laboratories, and other technology producing entities. Authorizes such themes to extend beyond such areas to include projects related to construction industry modernization. Revises the selection criteria for such grants. Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to: (1) endeavor to select at least one proposal in each of the nine statistical divisions of the United States (as designated by the Bureau of the Census) for a grant; and (2) award grants to proposals that will create jobs or train newly hired employees, promote technology transfer and commercialization of environmentally focused materials, products, and processes, increase energy efficiency, and improve the competitiveness of industries in regions in which the Centers are located. Limits award duration to three years. Authorizes awards to be used by Centers to assist small or medium-sized construction firms. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2014.

nist grants energy efficiency new job opportunities business solutions act nist green jobs_act amends national_institute_of_standards_and_technology_act require competitive grant program regional centers transfer manufacturing technology program related projects designed increase viability traditional manufacturing sectors sectors construction rely manufacturing use manufactured components manufacturing techniques including supply chain integration quality management related transfer technology based technological needs manufacturers available technologies institutions higher education laboratories technology producing entities authorizes extend areas include projects related construction industry modernization revises selection criteria grants requires director national_institute_of_standards_and_technology nist endeavor select proposal statistical divisions united_states designated bureau_of_the_census grant award grants proposals create jobs train newly hired employees promote technology transfer commercialization environmentally focused materials products processes increase energy efficiency improve competitiveness industries regions centers located limits award duration years authorizes awards centers assist small medium sized construction firms authorizes appropriations fy2011 fy2014


Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonbusiness energy tax credit for the installation of any building cladding system (including vinyl siding) with integral insulating material that has a minimum thermal resistance of R-2.

amends_the_internal_revenue_code allow nonbusiness energy tax credit installation building system including vinyl integral material minimum thermal resistance


Summary: Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2010 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE), acting through the Office of Energy and Renewable Energy, to act as the lead federal agency for coordinating and disseminating information on existing federal programs and assistance that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools. Requires the Secretary to: (1) carry out a review of existing programs and financing mechanisms available in or from appropriate federal agencies with jurisdiction over energy financing and facilitation that are currently used or may be used for such purposes; (2) establish a federal cross-departmental collaborative coordination, education, and outreach effort to streamline communication and promote available federal opportunities and assistance for such projects that enables states, local educational agencies, and schools to use existing federal opportunities more effectively and to form partnerships with governors, state energy programs, local educational, financial, and energy officials, state and local officials, nonprofit organizations, and other appropriate entities to support project initiation; (3) provide technical assistance for states, local educational agencies, and schools to help develop and finance projects that meet specified requirements; (4) develop and maintain a single online resource website with contact information for relevant technical assistance and support staff in the Office for states, local educational agencies, and schools to effectively access and use federal opportunities and assistance to develop such projects; and (5) establish a process for recognition of schools that have successfully implemented such projects and are willing to serve as resources for other local educational agencies and schools to assist initiation of similar efforts.

streamlining energy efficiency schools act amends energy_policy_and_conservation_act direct secretary energy doe acting office energy renewable energy act lead federal agency coordinating disseminating information existing federal programs assistance help initiate develop finance energy efficiency renewable energy energy retrofitting projects schools requires secretary carry review existing programs financing mechanisms available appropriate federal agencies jurisdiction energy financing facilitation currently purposes establish federal cross departmental collaborative coordination education outreach effort streamline communication promote available federal opportunities assistance projects enables states local educational agencies schools use existing federal opportunities effectively form partnerships governors state energy programs local educational financial energy officials state local officials nonprofit organizations appropriate entities support project initiation provide technical assistance states local educational agencies schools help develop finance projects meet specified requirements develop maintain single online resource website contact information relevant technical assistance support staff office states local educational agencies schools effectively access use federal opportunities assistance develop projects establish process recognition schools successfully implemented projects willing serve resources local educational agencies schools assist initiation similar efforts


Summary: Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide rebates for expenditures made by entities: (1) for the purchase and installation of a new electric motor that has a nominal full load efficiency that is not less than the nominal full load efficiency as defined in NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) Standards Publication MG 1-2006 for random wound motors rated 600 volts or lower or for form wound motors rated 5000 volts or lower; and (2) to replace an installed motor the specifications of which are to be established by the Secretary not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act. Requires the Secretary to provide to the distributor of each such new electric motor purchased by an entity that received a rebate a payment to offset expenses relating to processing and motor core disposal costs.

amends energy_policy_and_conservation_act require secretary energy establish program provide rebates expenditures entities purchase installation new electric motor nominal load efficiency nominal load efficiency defined national electrical manufacturers association standards publication random wound motors rated lower form wound motors rated lower replace installed motor specifications established secretary later days enactment act requires secretary provide distributor new electric motor purchased entity received rebate payment offset expenses relating processing motor core disposal costs


Summary: Fuel Cell Industrial Vehicle Jobs Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) continue the maximum dollar amount (i.e., $8,000) of the tax credit for new qualified fuel cell motor vehicles after 2009; and (2) allow such credit for a vehicle which is manufactured primarily to carry or tow loads or materials for commercial or industrial purposes (off-highway vehicles).

fuel cell industrial vehicle jobs_act amends_the_internal_revenue_code continue maximum dollar tax credit new qualified fuel cell motor vehicles allow credit vehicle manufactured primarily carry tow loads materials commercial industrial purposes highway vehicles


Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the income tax exclusion for energy conservation subsidies, to define "subsidy" to include amounts received by a customer from a public utility to: (1) pay for electricity generated from an energy conservation measure under a net metering or net billing program; or (2) pay for renewable energy credits attributable to an energy conservation measure. Limits the excludable amount of any subsidy for renewable energy credits to $2,000 times the whole number of years worth of renewable energy credits that are sold by the customer.

amends_the_internal_revenue_code respect income tax exclusion energy conservation subsidies define subsidy include amounts received customer public utility pay electricity generated energy conservation measure net metering net billing program pay renewable energy credits attributable energy conservation measure limits excludable subsidy renewable energy credits times number years worth renewable energy credits sold customer


Summary: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to set forth provisions concerning establishing standards for: (1) a minimum level of energy efficiency or a maximum quantity of water use for clothes washers and dishwashers; (2) the seasonal energy efficiency ratio of central air conditioners and central air conditioning heat pumps manufactured on or after January 1, 2015; (3) the annual fuel utilization efficiency of non-weatherized furnaces manufactured on or after May 1, 2013; (4) energy efficiency of portable light fixtures manufactured on or after January 1, 2012, GU-24 Base Lamps, pole-mounted outdoor luminaires, high light output double-ended quartz halogen lamps, general service fluorescent lamps, general service incandescent lamps, intermediate base incandescent lamps, candelabra base incandescent lamps, and incandescent reflector lamps; (5) energy efficiency of bottle-type water dispensers and compartment bottle-type water dispensers, commercial hot food holding cabinets, and portable electric spas; (6) energy conservation of refrigerators and freezers manufactured on or after January 1, 2014; (7) minimum energy efficiency ratios of room air conditioners manufactured on or after June 1, 2014; (8) minimum energy efficiency of clothes dryers manufactured on or after January 1, 2015; (9) energy conservation of certain incandescent reflector lamps; (10) energy efficiency of warm air furnaces with an input rating of 225,000 Btu per hour or more and manufactured after January 1, 2011; (11) daily energy consumption of service over the counter, self-contained, medium temperature commercial refrigerators; and (12) nominal full load efficiency of specified electric motors. Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to publish rules that determine whether the Secretary should: (1) establish standards for through-the-wall central air conditioners, through-the-wall central air conditioning heat pumps, and small duct, high velocity systems; (2) amend standards for weatherized furnaces; and (3) initiate a process for establishing minimum energy efficiency standards for video game console energy use. Amends the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles to: (1) revise exceptions from preemption requirements for certain building code requirements; (2) provide that No-Load Mode energy efficiency standards do not apply to specified external power supplies manufactured before July 1, 2017; and (3) revise labeling rules for "covered products." Prohibits the manufacture of general purpose mercury vapor lamps on or after January 1, 2016. Provides that state energy conservation standards that are adopted by January 1, 2015, pursuant to statutory requirements to adopt efficiency standards for reducing outdoor lighting energy use enacted prior to January 31, 2008, will not be preempted by federal standards. Provides that California and Nevada are not precluded from adopting, effective beginning on or after January 1, 2018, standards for general service lamps. Authorizes the Secretary to incorporate smart grid technologies or capabilities into energy conservation standards. Requires states to give notice to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about a state or local public comment period with respect to local laws prohibiting, limiting, or restricting the use of alternative refrigerants for specific end uses. Requires the Administrator to determine whether to update the Energy Star criteria for residential refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, freezers, dishwashers, clothes washers, clothes dryers, and room air conditioners to incorporate smart grid and demand response features. Requires the Secretary to establish a program concerning increasing awareness of higher efficiency electric motors.

implementation national consensus appliance agreements act_-_amends energy_policy_and_conservation_act epca set forth provisions concerning establishing standards minimum level energy efficiency maximum quantity water use seasonal energy efficiency ratio central air conditioners central air conditioning heat pumps manufactured january annual fuel utilization efficiency non furnaces manufactured energy efficiency portable light fixtures manufactured january base lamps mounted outdoor high light output double ended lamps general service fluorescent lamps general service incandescent lamps intermediate base incandescent lamps base incandescent lamps incandescent lamps energy efficiency bottle type water dispensers compartment bottle type water dispensers commercial hot food holding portable electric energy conservation refrigerators manufactured january minimum energy efficiency ratios room air conditioners manufactured june minimum energy efficiency manufactured january energy conservation certain incandescent lamps energy efficiency warm air furnaces input rating btu hour manufactured january daily energy consumption service counter self contained medium temperature commercial refrigerators nominal load efficiency specified electric motors requires secretary energy doe publish rules determine secretary establish standards wall central air conditioners wall central air conditioning heat pumps small high systems amend standards furnaces initiate process establishing minimum energy efficiency standards video game energy use amends energy conservation program consumer products automobiles revise exceptions preemption requirements certain building code requirements provide load mode energy efficiency standards apply specified external power supplies manufactured july revise labeling rules covered products prohibits manufacture general purpose mercury vapor lamps january provides state energy conservation standards adopted january pursuant statutory requirements adopt efficiency standards reducing outdoor lighting energy use enacted prior january preempted federal standards provides california nevada precluded adopting effective beginning january standards general service lamps authorizes secretary incorporate smart grid technologies capabilities energy conservation standards requires states notice administrator environmental_protection_agency epa state local public comment period respect local laws prohibiting limiting restricting use alternative specific end uses requires administrator determine update energy_star criteria residential refrigerators room air conditioners incorporate smart grid demand response features requires secretary establish program concerning increasing awareness higher efficiency electric motors


Summary: Rural Energy Savings Program Act - Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture (through the Rural Utilities Service) to make interest-free loans to eligible entities for loans to qualified consumers to implement energy efficiency measures. Directs the Secretary to make grants to such entities to defray related costs, including costs for equipment and labor. Directs the Secretary to contact with a qualified entity to provide: (1) verification and measurement activities for the Rural Utilities Service, including training; and (2) technical assistance and training for employees of eligible entities. Directs the Secretary to enter into agreements with eligible entities, or groups of eligible entities, that have specified energy efficiency programs for energy efficiency loan demonstration projects.

rural energy savings program act_-_amends farm_security rural investment act authorize secretary agriculture rural_utilities_service interest free loans eligible entities loans qualified consumers implement energy efficiency measures directs secretary grants entities defray related costs including costs equipment labor directs secretary contact qualified entity provide verification measurement activities rural_utilities_service including training technical assistance training employees eligible entities directs secretary enter agreements eligible entities groups eligible entities specified energy efficiency programs energy efficiency loan demonstration projects


Summary: Better Use of Light Bulbs Act - Repeals provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 concerning lighting energy efficiency, including provisions that: (1) prescribe energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps, rough service lamps, and other designated lamps; (2) direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to conduct and report to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on an annual assessment of the market for general service lamps and compact fluorescent lamps; (3) direct the Secretary to carry out a proactive national program of consumer awareness, information, and education about lamp labels and energy-efficient lighting choices; (4) prohibit a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or private labeler from distributing in commerce specified adapters for incandescent lamps; (5) authorize the Secretary to carry out a lighting technology research and development program; (6) set forth minimum energy efficiency standards for incandescent reflector lamps; (7) sets forth requirements for the use of energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs in public building construction, alteration, and acquisition; and (8) require metal halide lamp fixtures and energy efficiency labeling for designated consumer electronic products to be included within the Energy Policy and Conservation Act's (EPCA) regulatory oversight. Provides that EPCA shall be applied and administered as if such provisions had not been enacted.

better use light bulbs act repeals provisions energy_independence_and_security_act concerning lighting energy efficiency including provisions prescribe energy efficiency standards general service incandescent lamps service lamps designated lamps direct secretary energy doe conduct report federal_trade_commission ftc annual assessment market general service lamps compact fluorescent lamps direct secretary carry proactive national program consumer awareness information education lamp labels energy efficient lighting choices prohibit manufacturer distributor retailer private labeler distributing commerce specified incandescent lamps authorize secretary carry lighting technology research development program set forth minimum energy efficiency standards incandescent lamps sets forth requirements use energy efficient lighting fixtures bulbs public building construction alteration acquisition require metal lamp fixtures energy efficiency labeling designated consumer electronic products included energy_policy_and_conservation_act epca regulatory oversight provides epca shall applied administered provisions enacted


Summary: Energy Star Improvements Act of 2011 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to revise the Energy Star program by requiring the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Secretary of Energy (DOE): (1) to require inclusion of developmental products planned for sale within two years in the testing or evaluation of products proposed for purposes of establishing and revising an Energy Star product category, specification, or criterion; (2) within two years, to establish and implement a ratings system for Energy Star products to provide consumers with the most helpful information on the relative energy efficiency of those products, unless the Administrator and the Secretary communicate to Congress that establishing such a system would diminish the value of the Energy Star brand; (3) at least once every three years, to review the Energy Star product criteria for the 10 products in each product category with the greatest energy consumption; (4) to update and publish the Energy Star product criteria for each such category based on such review; (5) before permitting a product to be identified as an Energy Star product, to require the manufacturer to prove the compliance of the product with Energy Star criteria through testing at a certified independent laboratory; and (6) to periodically verify, at the expense of the manufacturer of the product, compliance by products identified as Energy Star products with Energy Star criteria.

energy_star improvements act amends energy_policy_and_conservation_act epca revise energy_star program requiring administrator environmental_protection_agency epa secretary energy doe require inclusion developmental products planned sale years testing evaluation products proposed purposes establishing revising energy_star product category specification criterion years establish implement ratings system energy_star products provide consumers helpful information relative energy efficiency products administrator secretary communicate congress establishing system diminish value energy_star brand years review energy_star product criteria products product category greatest energy consumption update publish energy_star product criteria category based review permitting product identified energy_star product require manufacturer prove compliance product energy_star criteria testing certified independent laboratory periodically verify expense manufacturer product compliance products identified energy_star products energy_star criteria


Summary: Water Heater Rating Improvement Act of 2011 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to require the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to publish a rule that establishes a uniform efficiency descriptor and accompanying test methods for water heaters, storage water heaters, instantaneous water heaters, and unfired water storage tanks (covered heaters) no later than 180 days after this Act's enactment. Requires: (1) the efficiency descriptor and accompanying test method to apply to all water heating technologies in use and to future water heating technologies, and (2) the efficiency standard to be denominated according to the efficiency descriptor. Sets forth provisions concerning a mathematical conversion factor for converting the measurement of efficiency for covered heaters from the test procedures in effect on the date of enactment of this Act to the new energy descriptor. Authorizes the rule to exclude a specific category of covered water heaters from the uniform efficiency descriptor if the category of water heaters: (1) does not have a residential use and can be clearly described, and (2) are rated effectively using the thermal efficiency and standby loss descriptors applied to the category. Requires the Secretary, in establishing the rule, to contract with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to conduct testing and simulation of alternative descriptors identified for consideration. Considers a covered water heater to be in compliance with the rule and with any revised labeling requirements established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to implement the rule if the covered water heater: (1) was manufactured prior to the effective date of the rule, and (2) complied with the efficiency standards and labeling requirements in effect prior to the rule.

water heater rating improvement act amends energy_policy_and_conservation_act epca require secretary energy doe publish rule establishes uniform efficiency accompanying test methods water heaters storage water heaters water heaters water storage tanks covered heaters later days act enactment requires efficiency accompanying test method apply water heating technologies use future water heating technologies efficiency standard denominated according efficiency sets forth provisions concerning mathematical conversion factor converting measurement efficiency covered heaters test procedures effect date enactment act new energy authorizes rule exclude specific category covered water heaters uniform efficiency category water heaters residential use clearly described rated effectively thermal efficiency standby loss applied category requires secretary establishing rule contract national_institute_of_standards_and_technology conduct testing simulation alternative identified consideration considers covered water heater compliance rule revised labeling requirements established federal_trade_commission ftc implement rule covered water heater manufactured prior effective date rule complied efficiency standards labeling requirements effect prior rule


Summary: Home Energy Loss Prevention Act - Prohibits a seller of housing that will be purchased with the assistance of a federally related housing loan from selling such housing, unless: (1) no less than five years before the sale of such housing, an energy audit is conducted; (2) the seller provides the purchaser a copy of audit results; and (3) such results are submitted to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Requires such audits to be conducted by a home energy auditor or equivalent. Requires such audit results to be recorded using energy audit and disclosure forms prescribed by the Secretary and to include: (1) a standardized ratings score that allows the housing's energy efficiency to be compared to the energy efficiency of similar housing; and (2) a prioritized list, based on cost-effectiveness and energy savings, of potential energy efficiency improvements. Establishes notice requirements for persons who accept such loans. Exempts from such requirements the seller of housing that: (1) was constructed no more than five years before the time of sale; and (2) is Energy Star qualified or certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System of the United States Green Building Council or an equivalent certification system approved by the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to maintain an online, publicly accessible database containing copies of audit results. Authorizes the Secretary to grant a seller an exemption from any requirement of this Act that would cause the seller undue hardship due to circumstances unique to the housing and not based on a condition caused by the seller's actions. Requires the Secretary to assess persons that make federally related housing loans a fee for each such loan made and to deposit such fees in the Home Energy Loss Prevention Fund (established by this Act), which shall be available to the Secretary to carry out HUD's responsibilities under this Act.

home energy loss prevention act prohibits seller housing purchased assistance federally related housing loan selling housing years sale housing energy audit conducted seller provides purchaser copy audit results results submitted secretary housing_and_urban_development hud requires audits conducted home energy auditor equivalent requires audit results recorded energy audit disclosure forms prescribed secretary include standardized ratings score allows housing energy efficiency compared energy efficiency similar housing prioritized list based cost effectiveness energy savings potential energy efficiency improvements establishes notice requirements persons accept loans exempts requirements seller housing constructed years time sale energy_star qualified certified leadership energy environmental design leed green building rating system united_states green building council equivalent certification system approved secretary requires secretary maintain online publicly accessible database containing copies audit results authorizes secretary grant seller exemption requirement act cause seller undue hardship circumstances unique housing based condition caused seller actions requires secretary assess persons federally related housing loans fee loan deposit fees home energy loss prevention fund established act shall available secretary carry hud responsibilities act


Summary: Hospital Energy Independence Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to establish a pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to no more than six hospitals, including academic facilities that specialize in scientific research, provide patient care, and serve as health and medical education centers, during FY2011-FY2012 to carry out energy conservation projects for: (1) significantly improving energy efficiency; and (2) encouraging on-site power generation and energy storage, capable of operating independent of the grid, and providing sufficient on-site emergency backup power for essential hospital functions.

hospital energy independence act_-_directs secretary energy doe establish pilot program award grants loan guarantees hospitals including academic facilities specialize scientific research provide patient care serve health medical education centers fy2011 fy2012 carry energy conservation projects significantly improving energy efficiency encouraging site power generation energy storage capable operating independent grid providing sufficient site emergency backup power essential hospital functions


Summary: Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to prohibit any federal or state requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public buildings from requiring a hospital, school, day care center, mental health facility, or nursing home to install or utilize energy efficient lighting that contains mercury.

amends energy_independence_and_security_act prohibit federal state requirement increase energy efficient lighting public buildings requiring hospital school day care center mental health facility nursing home install utilize energy efficient lighting contains mercury


Summary: Permits the head of any federal agency to authorize and assist in the construction of a new bridge crossing the St. Croix River approximately six miles north of the I-94 crossing if specified mitigation items described in the 2006 St. Croix River Crossing Project Memorandum of Understanding for Implementation of Riverway Mitigation Items are included as enforceable conditions.

permits head federal agency authorize assist construction new bridge crossing croix river approximately miles north crossing specified mitigation items described croix river crossing project memorandum understanding implementation mitigation items included enforceable conditions


Summary: Home Energy Affordability Tax Relief Act of 2011 or the HEATR Act of 2011- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual taxpayer an income-based refundable tax credit for energy costs for the taxpayer's principal residence. Limits such credit to the lesser of 33% of such costs or $500. Terminates such credit on December 31, 2012.

home energy affordability tax relief_act act amends_the_internal_revenue_code allow individual taxpayer income based refundable tax credit energy costs taxpayer principal residence limits credit lesser costs terminates credit december


Summary: Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allocate to each qualified state an amount equal to 1/56 (currently 1/53) of the funds made available for that fiscal year for distribution to states under the grant and loan program for diesel emission reductions; (2) revoke the requirement that Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shall collectively receive an allocation equal to 1/53 of the funds made available for states under such program; and (3) authorize funds that are not claimed by a grantee or loan recipient under such program to be reallocated to such territories.

amends energy policy act require administrator environmental_protection_agency epa allocate qualified state equal currently funds available fiscal year distribution states grant loan program diesel emission reductions revoke requirement guam united_states_virgin_islands american_samoa commonwealth_of_the_northern_mariana_islands shall collectively receive allocation equal funds available states program authorize funds claimed grantee loan recipient program reallocated territories


Summary: Clean Energy Business Zone Act of 2011 and the Clean Energy Empowerment Zone Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to designate 40 clean energy business zones between 2011 and 2014, (2) allow an increased tax credit for wages paid in such a zone, (3) allow a work opportunity tax credit for wages paid to an employee in such a zone, (4) allow financing of any qualified Green building or clean energy facility with clean renewable energy bonds, (5) allow increased expensing of property in such a zone, and (6) allow an exclusion from gross income of gain from the sale or exchange or any clean energy business zone asset held for more than five years. Amends the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to waive loan fees for qualified Green building and clean energy facility loans made before 2022.

clean energy business zone act clean energy empowerment zone act amends_the_internal_revenue_code authorize secretary treasury designate clean energy business zones allow increased tax credit wages paid zone allow work opportunity tax credit wages paid employee zone allow financing qualified green building clean energy facility clean renewable energy bonds allow increased expensing property zone allow exclusion gross income gain sale exchange clean energy business zone asset held years amends small_business_act small_business_investment_act waive loan fees qualified green building clean energy facility loans


Summary: Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to establish a a two-phased competitive program to provide financial assistance to states, Indian tribes, or local governments (or groups thereof) for the deployment of electric drive vehicles in 10 selected deployment communities. Requires each recipient of financial assistance for a deployment community to provide a minimum of $2,000 in benefits to each of the first 50,000 consumers who purchase electric drive vehicles. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a competitive program to provide financial assistance to municipalities not selected to receive assistance under the Targeted Electric Drive Vehicles Deployment Communities Program. Requires this second program to assist non-selected municipalities with the deployment of electric drive vehicles, including the evaluation of the feasibility of large-scale deployment of such vehicles and the installation of publicly available electric drive vehicle charging infrastructure in that municipality. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase and extend through December 31, 2016, the tax credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property expenditures for vehicles powered by electricity; and (2) allow a tax credit for qualified electric vehicle refueling property bonds. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to establish standards for electric utilities regarding electric drive vehicle infrastructure. Directs each state regulatory authority (in the case of each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each utility (in the case of a nonregulated utility) to: (1) require that infrastructure deployed complies with federal standards and is interoperable with products of all manufacturers, (2) establish protocols and standards for integrating electric drive vehicles into an electrical distribution system, (3) provide for the ability of each vehicle to be identified individually and to be associated with its owner's electric utility account, and (4) review their determinations on time-based metering and communications. Directs the Secretary to carry out a loan program for eligible individuals and entities for the costs of: (1) re-equipping, expanding, or establishing a manufacturing facility in the United States to produce qualified electric drive infrastructure or qualified electric drive vehicle components; and (2) engineering integration performed in the United States of qualified electric drive vehicle components. Earmarks 25% of such loans for small manufacturers (less than 500 individuals) and component suppliers. Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to require the Secretary to establish program to provide loan guarantees to eligible entities by private institutions for the purchase of at least 500 qualified advanced automotive batteries a year. Requires the Administrator of General Services to acquire 1,000 commercially available electric drive vehicles (including the necessary qualified electric drive vehicle infrastructure) for the federal fleet.

electric drive vehicle deployment act directs secretary energy secretary establish phased competitive program provide financial assistance states indian tribes local governments groups thereof deployment electric drive vehicles selected deployment communities requires recipient financial assistance deployment community provide minimum benefits consumers purchase electric drive vehicles authorizes secretary establish competitive program provide financial assistance municipalities selected receive assistance targeted electric drive vehicles deployment communities program requires second program assist non selected municipalities deployment electric drive vehicles including evaluation feasibility large scale deployment vehicles installation publicly available electric drive vehicle charging infrastructure municipality amends_the_internal_revenue_code increase extend december tax credit alternative fuel vehicle refueling property expenditures vehicles powered electricity allow tax credit qualified electric vehicle refueling property bonds amends public_utility_regulatory_policies_act purpa establish standards electric utilities electric drive vehicle infrastructure directs state regulatory authority case electric utility ratemaking authority utility case nonregulated utility require infrastructure deployed complies federal standards interoperable products manufacturers establish protocols standards integrating electric drive vehicles electrical distribution system provide ability vehicle identified individually associated owner electric utility account review determinations time based metering communications directs secretary carry loan program eligible individuals entities costs equipping expanding establishing manufacturing facility united_states produce qualified electric drive infrastructure qualified electric drive vehicle components engineering integration performed united_states qualified electric drive vehicle components earmarks loans small manufacturers individuals component suppliers amends energy_independence_and_security_act require secretary establish program provide loan guarantees eligible entities private institutions purchase qualified advanced automotive batteries year requires administrator general_services acquire commercially available electric drive vehicles including necessary qualified electric drive vehicle infrastructure federal fleet


Summary: Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2011 - Requires: (1) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue recommendations for reducing or consolidating the number of federal data centers by at least 40% by the end of FY2016 and by at least 80% by the end of FY2021, and (2) executive agency heads to implement such recommendations within six months after their issuance. Requires the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to report on: (1) recommendations to reduce long-term real estate costs and energy expenditures; and (2) federal employee parking expenses, with a plan to reduce such expenses. Requires executive agency heads to establish a plan to reduce the volume of material printed for fiscal years 2012 through 2022 and to require duplex printing on all federal printers and copiers. Requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to submit a plan to implement federal employee cost savings proposals. Authorizes executive agency heads to enter into cost-effective power purchase agreements for the purchase of electricity from federally-owned or controlled renewable energy sources. Establishes in the Treasury the Federal Facility Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects Fund to provide assistance for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects carried out at federal facilities to reduce energy use. Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to: (1) establish a federal facility energy efficiency and renewable energy projects fund program to make loans to assist agencies in reducing energy use; (2) promulgate regulations to enable agencies to retain the financial savings from entering into utility energy saving contracts; (3) promulgate regulations to enable agencies to identify all potential locations for renewable energy projects; (4) issue guidance for agencies to achieve energy savings by using computer hardware, energy efficiency software, and power management tools; and (5) issue guidance on a federal energy management and data collection standard that includes a plan for GSA to publish energy consumption data for individual facilities on a searchable and free website accessible by the public. Requires federal agencies to submit a plan to the Secretary on metering their consumption of electricity. Requires the Secretary to develop and report on best practices for the use of advanced metering of energy use in federal facilities, buildings, and equipment. Authorizes the GSA Administrator to use appropriated funds to update project designs to meet federal building energy efficiency standards. Requires the Administrator and the Secretary to incorporate commissioning and recommissioning standards for all real property that: (1) is more than $10 million in value, (2) has more than 50,000 square feet, or (3) has energy intensity of more than $2 per square foot. Requires that a contribution by the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to a state for facilities for reserve components of the Armed Forces, which is made at an armory or readiness center for an energy efficiency upgrade, cover 100% of the costs of architectural, engineering, and design services and the cost of the construction related to the upgrade.

federal cost reduction act requires director office_of_management_and_budget omb issue recommendations reducing consolidating number federal data centers end fy2016 end fy2021 executive agency heads implement recommendations months issuance requires administrator general_services gsa report recommendations reduce long term real estate costs energy expenditures federal employee parking expenses plan reduce expenses requires executive agency heads establish plan reduce volume material printed fiscal years require printing federal requires director office_of_personnel_management opm submit plan implement federal employee cost savings proposals authorizes executive agency heads enter cost effective power purchase agreements purchase electricity federally owned controlled renewable energy sources establishes treasury federal facility energy efficiency renewable energy projects fund provide assistance energy efficiency renewable energy projects carried federal facilities reduce energy use requires secretary energy doe establish federal facility energy efficiency renewable energy projects fund program loans assist agencies reducing energy use promulgate regulations enable agencies retain financial savings entering utility energy saving contracts promulgate regulations enable agencies identify potential locations renewable energy projects issue guidance agencies achieve energy savings computer hardware energy efficiency software power management tools issue guidance federal energy management data collection standard includes plan gsa publish energy consumption data individual facilities searchable free website accessible public requires federal agencies submit plan secretary metering consumption electricity requires secretary develop report best practices use advanced metering energy use federal facilities buildings equipment authorizes gsa administrator use appropriated funds update project designs meet federal building energy efficiency standards requires administrator secretary incorporate commissioning standards real property million value square feet energy intensity square foot requires contribution secretary defense dod state facilities reserve components armed_forces readiness center energy efficiency upgrade cover costs architectural engineering design services cost construction related upgrade


Summary: Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2011 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make competitive grants to eligible higher education institutions and research institutions to establish and maintain between three and five centers of excellence for green infrastructure. Defines "green infrastructure" as a stormwater management technique that preserves, restores, enhances, or mimics natural hydrology. Establishes the duties of each center, including: (1) researching green infrastructure; (2) developing manuals and setting industry standards on best management practices relating to state, local, and commercial green infrastructure; (3) providing information about its research and manuals to the national electronic clearinghouse center; (4) providing technical assistance and training on green infrastructure; and (5) evaluating regulatory and policy issues about green infrastructure. Requires one of the centers to be designated as the national electronic clearinghouse center, which shall, in addition to its other duties, operate a website and a public database on green infrastructure. Requires the Administrator to make competitive grants to eligible entities that manage stormwater, water resources, or waste water resources to: (1) plan and design and install green infrastructure projects; (2) develop standards and revisions to local zoning, building, or other local codes necessary to accommodate such projects; (3) develop fee structures to provide financial support for green infrastructure; (4) develop training and educational materials about green infrastructure; (5) develop and implement a green infrastructure portfolio standard program; (6) monitor and evaluate the environmental, economic, or social benefits of green infrastructure; and (7) implement a best practices standard for a green infrastructure program. Requires the Administrator to give priority to applications from: (1) a community that has combined storm and sanitary sewers in its collection system or is low-income or disadvantaged; or (2) an eligible entity that will use 10% of the grant for a low-income or disadvantaged community. Requires the Administrator to: (1) ensure that EPA's Office of Water, the Office of Enforcement and Compliance, the Office of Research and Development, and the Office of Policy promote the use of green infrastructure and coordinate the integration of green infrastructure into permitting programs, planning efforts, research, technical assistance, and funding guidance; (2) direct each EPA regional office to promote and integrate the use of green infrastructure within the region; (3) create a green infrastructure compliance assistance center; and (4) establish measurable goals, to be known as the green infrastructure portfolio standard, to increase the percentage of annual water managed by eligible entities that uses green infrastructure.

green infrastructure clean water act requires administrator environmental_protection_agency epa competitive grants eligible higher education institutions research institutions establish maintain centers_of_excellence green infrastructure defines green infrastructure stormwater management technique preserves restores enhances natural hydrology establishes duties center including researching green infrastructure developing manuals setting industry standards best management practices relating state local commercial green infrastructure providing information research manuals national electronic clearinghouse center providing technical assistance training green infrastructure evaluating regulatory policy issues green infrastructure requires centers designated national electronic clearinghouse center shall addition duties operate website public database green infrastructure requires administrator competitive grants eligible entities manage stormwater water resources waste water resources plan design install green infrastructure projects develop standards revisions local zoning building local codes necessary accommodate projects develop fee structures provide financial support green infrastructure develop training educational materials green infrastructure develop implement green infrastructure portfolio standard program monitor evaluate environmental economic social benefits green infrastructure implement best practices standard green infrastructure program requires administrator priority applications community combined storm sanitary sewers collection system low income disadvantaged eligible entity use grant low income disadvantaged community requires administrator ensure epa office_of_water office enforcement compliance office research development office policy promote use green infrastructure coordinate integration green infrastructure permitting programs planning efforts research technical assistance funding guidance direct epa regional office promote integrate use green infrastructure region create green infrastructure compliance assistance center establish measurable goals known green infrastructure portfolio standard increase percentage annual water managed eligible entities uses green infrastructure


Summary: Energy Conservation Through Trees Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to provide financial, technical, and related assistance to retail power providers to assist with the establishment of new, or continued operation of existing, targeted residential tree-planting programs. Requires the Secretary to create a national public recognition initiative to encourage participation in tree-planting programs by such providers. Limits assistance provided under this Act to programs that utilize targeted, strategic tree-siting guidelines to plant trees in relation to residence location, sunlight, and prevailing wind direction. Sets forth requirements that must be met for tree-planting programs to qualify for assistance. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants only to providers that have entered into binding legal agreements with nonprofit tree-planting organizations. Requires providers, in order to qualify for assistance, to establish and consult with a local technical advisory committee, which shall provide advice and consultation to the program, and which may: (1) design and adopt an approved plant list that emphasizes the use of hardy, noninvasive tree species, native or low water-use shade trees, or both; (2) design and adopt planting, installation, and maintenance specifications and create a process for inspection and quality control; (3) ensure that tree recipients are educated to care for and maintain their trees over the long term; (4) help the public become more engaged and educated in the planting and care of shade trees; (5) prioritize which sites receive trees, giving preference to locations with the most potential for energy conservation and secondary preference to areas where the average annual income is below the regional median; and (6) assist with monitoring and collection of data on tree health, tree survival, and energy conservation benefits generated under this Act.

energy conservation trees act_-_authorizes secretary energy doe provide financial technical related assistance retail power providers assist establishment new continued operation existing targeted residential tree planting programs requires secretary create national public recognition initiative encourage participation tree planting programs providers limits assistance provided act programs utilize targeted strategic tree siting guidelines plant trees relation residence location sunlight prevailing wind direction sets forth requirements met tree planting programs qualify assistance authorizes secretary award grants providers entered binding legal agreements nonprofit tree planting organizations requires providers order qualify assistance establish consult local technical advisory_committee shall provide advice consultation program design adopt approved plant list emphasizes use tree species native low water use shade trees design adopt planting installation maintenance specifications create process inspection quality control ensure tree recipients educated care maintain trees long term help public engaged educated planting care shade trees prioritize sites receive trees giving preference locations potential energy conservation secondary preference areas average annual income regional median assist monitoring collection data tree health tree survival energy conservation benefits generated act


Summary: Smart Grid Advancement Act of 2011 - Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) assess the potential for cost-effective integration of Smart Grid technologies and capabilities in all products that are reviewed by DOE and EPA for potential designation as Energy Star products; (2) conduct a best case smart grid analysis by analyzing the potential energy savings, greenhouse gas emission reductions, and electricity cost savings that could accrue for such products in specified circumstances; and (3) take specified actions when they find that including Smart Gird capability in products is cost effective in the best case. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to initiate and complete a rulemaking to consider making a special note in a prominent manner on any Enegy Guide label for products that include Smart Grid capability. Sets forth provisions concerning Smart Grid peak demand reduction goals, including requiring: (1) load serving entities or states to determine and publish demand reduction goals for such entities that have applicable baselines in excess of 250 megawatts; (2) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to develop and publish a methodology to provide for adjustments or normalization to a load serving entity's applicable baseline over time to reflect changes in the number of customers served, weather conditions, general economic conditions, and other factors external to peak demand management; (3) the Secretary to develop a system for measuring and verifying demand reductions; and (4) each load serving entity to prepare a demand reduction plan. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to offset the costs of carrying out responsibilities to be implemented under this Act. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to revise: (1) the Energy Efficiency Public Information Initiative, including by renaming the program as the Energy Efficiency and Smart Grid Public Information Initiative and authorizing appropriations through FY2022; and (2) the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, including by renaming the program as the Energy Efficient and Smart Appliance Rebate Program and authorizing appropriations through FY2017.

smart grid advancement act requires secretary energy doe administrator environmental_protection_agency epa assess potential cost effective integration smart grid technologies capabilities products reviewed doe epa potential designation energy_star products conduct best case smart grid analysis analyzing potential energy savings greenhouse gas emission reductions electricity cost savings accrue products specified circumstances specified actions find including smart capability products cost effective best case amends energy_policy_and_conservation_act require federal_trade_commission ftc initiate complete rulemaking consider making special note prominent manner guide label products include smart grid capability sets forth provisions concerning smart grid peak demand reduction goals including requiring load serving entities states determine publish demand reduction goals entities applicable baselines excess megawatts federal_energy_regulatory_commission ferc develop publish methodology provide adjustments normalization load serving entity applicable baseline time reflect changes number customers served weather conditions general economic conditions factors external peak demand management secretary develop system measuring verifying demand reductions load serving entity prepare demand reduction plan authorizes secretary grants offset costs carrying responsibilities implemented act amends energy policy act revise energy efficiency public information initiative including renaming program energy efficiency smart grid public information initiative authorizing appropriations fy2022 energy efficient appliance rebate program including renaming program energy efficient smart appliance rebate program authorizing appropriations fy2017


Summary: Municipal Fleet Modernization Act of 2011 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update and publish annually in the Federal Register a list of vehicles that satisfy requirements for certification as low emission and energy-efficient vehicles and so may be allowed by states to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane highways.

municipal fleet modernization act directs administrator environmental_protection_agency epa update publish annually federal_register list vehicles satisfy requirements certification low emission energy efficient vehicles allowed states use high occupancy vehicle hov lane highways


Summary: EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 - Provides that the following rules shall have no force or effect and shall be treated as though they had never taken effect: (1) the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters; (2) the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers; (3) the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units; and (4) Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That are Solid Waste. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in place of such rules, to promulgate and finalize on the date that is 15 months after the date of the enactment of this Act regulations for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers and process heaters and commercial and industrial solid waste incinerator units subject to such rules, that: (1) establish maximum achievable control technology standards, performance standards, and other requirements for hazardous air pollutants or solid waste combustion under the Clean Air Act; and (2) identify non-hazardous secondary materials that, when used as fuels or ingredients in combustion units of such boilers, heaters, or incinerator units, are solid waste under the Solid Waste Disposal Act for purposes of determining the extent to which such combustion units are required to meet emission standards for such pollutants under such Act. Requires the Administrator to establish a date for compliance with standards and requirements under such regulations, which shall be no earlier than five years after such a regulation's effective date, after considering compliance costs, non-air quality health and environmental impacts and energy requirements, the feasibility of implementation, the availability of equipment, suppliers, and labor, and potential net employment impacts. Treats the date on which the Administrator proposes such a regulation establishing an emission standard as the proposal date for purposes of applying the definition of a "new source" to hazardous air pollutants requirements or of a "new solid waste incineration unit" to solid waste combustion requirements under the Clean Air Act. Requires the Administrator, in promulgating such regulations, to: (1) adopt the definitions of "commercial and industrial solid waste incineration unit," "commercial and industrial waste," and "contained gaseous material" in the rule entitled Standards for Performance of New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units; (2) identify non-hazardous secondary material to be solid waste only if the material meets such definitions; (3) ensure that emissions standards for existing and new sources can be met under actual operating conditions consistently and concurrently with emission standards for all other air pollutants regulated by the rule for the source category, taking into account variability in actual source performance, source design, fuels, inputs, controls, ability to measure the pollutant emissions, and operating conditions; and (4) impose the least burdensome regulatory alternative.

epa regulatory relief_act provides following rules shall force effect shall treated taken effect national emission standards hazardous air pollutants major sources industrial commercial institutional boilers process heaters national emission standards hazardous air pollutants area sources industrial commercial institutional boilers standards performance new stationary sources emission guidelines existing sources commercial industrial_solid_waste_incineration_units identification non-hazardous_secondary_materials solid_waste requires administrator environmental_protection_agency epa place rules promulgate finalize date months date enactment act regulations industrial commercial institutional boilers process heaters commercial industrial solid_waste incinerator units subject rules establish maximum achievable control technology standards performance standards requirements hazardous air pollutants solid_waste combustion clean_air act identify non-hazardous_secondary_materials fuels ingredients combustion units boilers heaters incinerator units solid_waste solid_waste disposal act purposes determining extent combustion units required meet emission standards pollutants act requires administrator establish date compliance standards requirements regulations shall earlier years regulation effective date considering compliance costs non air quality health environmental impacts energy requirements feasibility implementation availability equipment suppliers labor potential net employment impacts treats date administrator proposes regulation establishing emission standard proposal date purposes applying definition new source hazardous air pollutants requirements new solid_waste unit solid_waste combustion requirements clean_air act requires administrator promulgating regulations adopt definitions commercial industrial solid_waste unit commercial industrial waste contained gaseous material rule entitled standards performance new stationary sources emission guidelines existing sources commercial industrial_solid_waste_incineration_units identify non hazardous secondary material solid_waste material meets definitions ensure emissions standards existing new sources met actual operating conditions consistently concurrently emission standards air pollutants regulated rule source category taking account variability actual source performance source design fuels inputs controls ability measure pollutant emissions operating conditions impose burdensome regulatory alternative


Summary: Better Use of Light Bulbs Act - Repeals provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 concerning lighting energy efficiency, including provisions amending the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), that: (1) prescribe energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps, rough service lamps, and other designated lamps; (2) direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to conduct and report to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on an annual assessment of the market for general service lamps and compact fluorescent lamps; (3) direct the Secretary to carry out a proactive national program of consumer awareness, information, and education about lamp labels and energy-efficient lighting choices; (4) prohibit a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or private labeler from distributing in commerce specified adapters for incandescent lamps; (5) authorize the Secretary to carry out a lighting technology research and development program; and (6) set forth minimum energy efficiency standards for incandescent reflector lamps. Provides that EPCA shall be applied and administered as if such provisions had not been enacted. Provides that: (1) no federal, state, or local requirement or standard regarding energy efficient lighting  shall be effective to the extent that the requirement or standard can be satisfied only by installing or using lamps containing mercury; and (2) no state or local regulation concerning the energy efficiency or energy use of medium screw base general service incandescent lamps shall be effective.

better use light bulbs act repeals provisions energy_independence_and_security_act concerning lighting energy efficiency including provisions amending energy_policy_and_conservation_act epca prescribe energy efficiency standards general service incandescent lamps service lamps designated lamps direct secretary energy doe conduct report federal_trade_commission ftc annual assessment market general service lamps compact fluorescent lamps direct secretary carry proactive national program consumer awareness information education lamp labels energy efficient lighting choices prohibit manufacturer distributor retailer private labeler distributing commerce specified incandescent lamps authorize secretary carry lighting technology research development program set forth minimum energy efficiency standards incandescent lamps provides epca shall applied administered provisions enacted provides federal state local requirement standard energy efficient lighting shall effective extent requirement standard satisfied installing lamps containing mercury state local regulation concerning energy efficiency energy use medium base general service incandescent lamps shall effective


Summary: Smart Electronics Act - Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to submit a report that: (1) assesses the potential for cost-effective integration of smart electronics technologies and capabilities in all products that are reviewed for potential designation as Energy Star products, (2) assesses the growth of consumer electronics utilization and the associated energy consumption, (3) analyzes the potential energy savings and electricity cost savings that could accrue through specific Energy Star program focus on smart electronics, and (4) analyzes and ranks the potential of cost-effective smart electronics technologies. Defines "smart electronics" to mean consumer electronics that include measures to reduce energy use and increase energy efficiency, such as: (1) power-factor correction, (2) stand-by power mode, (3) communication with smart grid and in-home and networked energy monitoring equipment, (4) on-demand and variable processing speed semiconductors, (5) off-peak operation and charging, (6) low power switchable modes, and (7) the ability to achieve greater efficiency with multiple functions on semiconductors. Requires the Secretary and the Administrator, to the extent consistent with report findings, to: (1) develop a smart electronics emphasis as part of the implementation of the Energy Star program, and (2) establish within that program a Smart Electronics Registry that provides a voluntary mechanism for electronics manufacturers and sellers to register their smart electronics products. Directs the Secretary and the Administrator to work with: (1) manufacturers to develop testing and verification protocols to ensure that products qualify as smart electronics, and (2) sellers to develop qualification criteria for smart electronics sales location labeling. Permits states to enact smart electronics standards more stringent than protocols and criteria established under this Act.

smart electronics act_-_requires secretary energy doe administrator environmental_protection_agency epa submit report assesses potential cost effective integration smart electronics technologies capabilities products reviewed potential designation energy_star products assesses growth consumer electronics utilization associated energy consumption analyzes potential energy savings electricity cost savings accrue specific energy_star program focus smart electronics analyzes ranks potential cost effective smart electronics technologies defines smart electronics mean consumer electronics include measures reduce energy use increase energy efficiency power factor correction stand power mode communication smart grid home networked energy monitoring equipment demand variable processing speed peak operation charging low power modes ability achieve greater efficiency multiple functions requires secretary administrator extent consistent report findings develop smart electronics emphasis implementation energy_star program establish program smart electronics registry provides voluntary mechanism electronics manufacturers sellers register smart electronics products directs secretary administrator work manufacturers develop testing verification protocols ensure products qualify smart electronics sellers develop qualification criteria smart electronics sales location labeling permits states enact smart electronics standards stringent protocols criteria established act


Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the energy tax credit for investment in combined heat and power system property to: (1) increase the capacity limitations for such property; and (2) expand the definition of such property to include property which produces electrical or mechanical energy from recovered waste energy using back-pressure turbines, rankine, sterling, kalina, or other heat engines.

amends_the_internal_revenue_code revise energy tax credit investment combined heat power system property increase capacity limitations property expand definition property include property produces electrical mechanical energy recovered waste energy pressure turbines heat engines


Summary: Innovative Energy Systems Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an energy tax credit for highly efficient combined heat and power system property. Defines such property as property at an industrial, commercial, or institutional facility comprising a system that is placed in service before January 1, 2017, and that: (1) uses the same energy source for the simultaneous or sequential generation of electrical power, mechanical shaft power, or both, in combination with the generation of steam or other forms of useful thermal energy; and (2) has a system design that provides an energy efficiency percentage of at least 70%.

innovative energy systems act amends_the_internal_revenue_code allow energy tax credit highly efficient combined heat power system property defines property property industrial commercial institutional facility comprising system placed service january uses energy source simultaneous sequential generation electrical power mechanical shaft power combination generation steam forms useful thermal energy system design provides energy efficiency percentage


Summary: Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an additional tax deduction for the cost of installing mechanical insulation property. Limits the amount of such deduction to the lesser of 30% or the reduction in energy loss from the installed mechanical insulation property compared to property that meets the minimum requirements of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standard 90.1-2007. Allows the cost of replacing mechanical insulation property to be treated as a deductible business expense in the current taxable year. Defines "mechanical insulation property" as insulation materials, facings, and accessory products: (1) placed in service in connection with a mechanical system which is located in the United States and of a character subject to an allowance for depreciation; and (2) utilized for thermal, acoustical, and personnel safety requirements for mechanical piping and equipment, hot and cold applications, and heating, venting and air conditioning applications which can be used in a variety of facilities. Allows a tax deduction for capital expenditures related to mechanical insulation property.

mechanical insulation installation incentive act amends_the_internal_revenue_code allow additional tax deduction cost installing mechanical insulation property limits deduction lesser reduction energy loss installed mechanical insulation property compared property meets minimum requirements american society heating air conditioning engineers standard allows cost replacing mechanical insulation property treated deductible business expense current taxable year defines mechanical insulation property insulation materials accessory products placed service connection mechanical system located united_states character subject allowance depreciation utilized thermal personnel safety requirements mechanical piping equipment hot cold applications heating venting air conditioning applications variety facilities allows tax deduction capital expenditures related mechanical insulation property


Summary: Job Creation and Energy Efficiency Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to provide credit support to ameliorate risks for a debt or repayment obligation incurred in connection with financing the installation and implementation of efficiency, advanced metering, distributed generation, or renewable energy technologies and measures that are expected to increase the energy efficiency of one or more buildings (including fixtures). Makes commercial, multifamily residential, industrial, municipal, government institutions of higher education, school, and hospital facilities eligible for such support. Includes among financing mechanisms that qualify as efficiency obligations: (1) loans, (2) power purchase agreements, (3) energy services agreements, (4) property assessed clean energy bonds and other tax assessment-based financing mechanisms, and (5) aggregate on-meter agreements that finance retrofit projects. Requires the Secretary to prioritize: (1) the maximization of energy savings with the available credit support funding; (2) the establishment of a clear application and approval process that allows private building owners, lenders, and investors to reasonably expect to receive credit support for projects that conform to guidelines; (3) the distribution of projects receiving credit support across states or geographical regions; and (4) projects designed to achieve whole-building retrofits. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing credit support that exceeds: (1) 90% of the principal amount of the obligation that is the subject of the support, or (2) $25 million for any project. Requires the Secretary to report on such support. Authorizes the Secretary to charge reasonable fees for such support.

job creation energy efficiency act_-_amends energy policy act authorize secretary energy doe provide credit support ameliorate risks debt repayment obligation incurred connection financing installation implementation efficiency advanced metering distributed generation renewable energy technologies measures expected increase energy efficiency buildings including fixtures makes commercial multifamily residential industrial municipal government institutions higher education school hospital facilities eligible support includes financing mechanisms qualify efficiency obligations loans power purchase agreements energy services agreements property assessed clean energy bonds tax assessment based financing mechanisms aggregate meter agreements finance retrofit projects requires secretary prioritize energy savings available credit support funding establishment clear application approval process allows private building owners lenders investors reasonably expect receive credit support projects conform guidelines distribution projects receiving credit support states geographical regions projects designed achieve building retrofits prohibits secretary issuing credit support exceeds principal obligation subject support million project requires secretary report support authorizes secretary charge reasonable fees support


Summary: Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) extend through 2015 the tax credit for the purchase of a new qualified hybrid motor vehicle, (2) increase the incremental cost levels for computing credit amounts for such vehicles, (3) allow a 10% credit for comparable vehicles that achieve an increased city fuel economy, and (4) allow a credit for electric vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 8,500 pounds.

hybrid truck incentives improvement act amends_the_internal_revenue_code extend tax credit purchase new qualified hybrid motor vehicle increase incremental cost levels computing credit amounts vehicles allow credit comparable vehicles achieve increased city fuel economy allow credit electric vehicles gross vehicle weight rating pounds


Summary: Stop Green Initiative Abuse Act of 2011 - Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal provisions concerning the Department of Energy's (DOE's) weatherization assistance program for low-income persons to increase energy efficiency of dwellings.

stop green initiative abuse act amends energy_conservation_and_production_act repeal provisions concerning department_of_energy doe weatherization_assistance_program low income persons increase energy efficiency dwellings


Summary: LIHEAP Protection Act - Makes appropriations for FY2012 for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Expresses the sense of Congress that this Act should be implemented in a manner consistent with the Budget Control Act of 2011, and that the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) should: (1) continue and expedite efforts to identify best practices used by LIHEAP grant recipients; (2) provide training and technical assistance to such grant recipients; (3) recommend policy changes, and assess and mitigate risk at governmental levels in order to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse; and (4) strengthen the Program so all funds reach the households who need them the most.

protection act makes appropriations fy2012 low income energy assistance program expresses sense congress act implemented manner consistent budget_control_act secretary health_and_human_services hhs continue expedite efforts identify best practices grant recipients provide training technical assistance grant recipients recommend policy changes assess mitigate risk governmental levels order eliminate waste fraud abuse strengthen program funds reach households need


Summary: School Building Enhancement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to provide grants to: (1) states and local educational agencies (LEAs) for providing intensive technical assistance for, and assisting the implementation of, the EnergySmart Schools Program of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Star for K-12 School Districts program of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); (2) LEAs that become partners through such Energy Star program; and (3) states for use in the development, in partnership with the Secretary of Energy, of state-level school energy efficiency quality plans. Requires the Secretary of Education to give priority to projects to provide assistance to state and local educational agencies with a demonstrated need for energy efficiency improvement.

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Summary: Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to include within the meaning of "water heater" an electric instantaneous water heater with an input of 25 kilowatts or less. (Current law includes an electric instantaneous water heater with an input of 12 kilowatts or less within the meaning of "water heater.") Establishes the minimum required energy factor for such water heaters manufactured on or after January 1, 2012. Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to prescribe test procedures under such Act for such water heaters.

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Summary: Excellence in Energy Efficiency Act of 2012 or the E Prize Act of 2012 - Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to establish a program to award a $1 billion prize to the first automobile manufacturer incorporated in the United States to manufacture and sell in the United States 60,000 mid-sized sedans that operate on gasoline and can travel 100 miles per gallon.

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