Senate Hearing on Energy Efficiency Legislation (April 2015)
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
The served as a formal legislative record for evaluating energy efficiency bills, which can influence federal standards for building codes, appliance efficiency, and energy policy for residential and commercial sectors.
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Homeowners and Builders
Proposed energy efficiency legislation often includes changes to building codes and appliance standards that impact construction costs and energy usage requirements.
Energy Industry
Energy efficiency policies influence market demand for various energy sources and the regulatory requirements for energy-consuming products.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.
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Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 30, 2015, by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- The session focused on the legislative framework for national energy efficiency policies.
- Witnesses included representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Association of Home Builders, The Brookings Institution, and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
- The record includes numerous statements and letters for the record from various industry associations, including the American Gas Association and the American Institute of Architects.
- The hearing transcript is identified as S. Hrg. 114-166.
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The served as a formal legislative record for evaluating energy efficiency bills, which can influence federal standards for building codes, appliance efficiency, and energy policy for residential and commercial sectors.
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JENNIFER WALLING
on behalf of ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
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