Side-by-Side Comparison of H.R. 8 and S. 2012
Side-by-Side Comparison of H.R. 8 and S. 2012
S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015[1] Title I: Efficiency | H.R. 8 - North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015[2] Title III: Energy Efficiency and Accountability |
Subtitle A: Buildings |
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Section 1001: Greater energy efficiency in building codes. | Related to Section 3141; language not comparable. |
Section 1002: Budget-neutral demonstration program for energy and water conservation improvements at multi-family residential units. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1003: Coordination of energy retrofitting assistance for schools. | Comparable to Section 3131. |
Section 1004: Energy efficiency retrofit pilot program. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1005: Utility energy service contracts. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1006: Use of energy and water efficiency measures in Federal buildings. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1007: Building training and assessment centers. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1008: Career skills training. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1009: Energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies. | Comparable to Section 3111. |
Section 1010: Availability of funds for design updates. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1011: Energy efficient data centers. | Comparable to Section 3112. |
Section 1012: Reauthorization of Weatherization Assistance Program. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1013: Reauthorization of State Energy Program. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1014: Smart building acceleration. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1015: Repeal of fossil phase-out. | Comparable to Section 3117. |
Section 1016: Federal building energy efficiency performance standards. | Comparable to Section 3116. |
Section 1017: Codification of Executive Order. | Related to Section 3116. |
Section 1018: Certification of green buildings. | Related to Section 3116. |
Section 1019: High performance green federal buildings. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1020: Evaluation of potentially duplicative green building programs within the Department of Energy. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1021: Study and report on energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1022: Use of Federal disaster relief and emergency assistance for energy-efficient products and structures. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1023: WaterSense | Comparable to Section 3162. |
Subtitle B: Appliances |
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Section 1101: Extended product system rebate program. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1102: Energy efficient transformer rebate program. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1103: Standards for certain furnaces. | Related to Section 3123; language not comparable. |
Section 1104: Third-party certification under Energy Star program. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1105: Energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1106: Voluntary verification programs for air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat pump, and water heater products. | Comparable to Section 3122. |
Section 1107: Application of energy conservation standards to certain external power supplies. | Related to Sections 3128 and 3219. |
Subtitle C: Manufacturing |
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Section 1201: Manufacturing energy efficiency. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section: 1202: Leveraging existing Federal agency programs to assist small and medium manufacturers. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1203: Leveraging smart manufacturing infrastructure at National Laboratories. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Subtitle D: Vehicles |
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Section 1301: Short title | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1302: Objectives. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1303: Coordination and non-duplication. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1304: Authorization of appropriations. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1305: Reporting. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1306: Program. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1307: Manufacturing. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1308: Program. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1309: Class 8 truck and trailer systems demonstration. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1310: Technology testing and metrics. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1311: Non-road systems pilot program. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1312: Repeal of existing authorities. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Subtitle E: Short Title |
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Section 1401: Short title | No comparable section in this bill. |
Subtitle F: Housing |
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Section 1501: Definitions. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1502: Enhanced energy efficiency underwriting criteria. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1503: Enhanced energy efficiency underwriting valuation guidelines. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1504: Monitoring. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1505: Rulemaking. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 1506: Additional study. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Title IV: Accountability |
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Subtitle B – Energy-Water Nexus |
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Section 4101: Nexus of energy and water for sustainability. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 4102: Smart energy and water efficiency pilot program. | Comparable to Section 3161. |
Subtitle H – Code Maintenance |
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Section 4704: Repeal of residential energy efficiency standards study. | Comparable to Section 3233. |
Section 4705: Repeal of weatherization study. | Comparable to Section 3234. |
Section 4706: Repeal of report to Congress. | Comparable to Section 3235. |
Section 4707: Repeal of report by GSA. | Comparable to Section 3236. |
Section 4708: Repeal of intergovernmental energy management planning and coordination workshops. | Comparable to Section 3237. |
Section 4710: Repeal of procurement and identification of energy efficient products program. | Comparable to Section 3239. |
Section 4711: Repeal of national action plan for demand response. | Comparable to Section 3240. |
Section 4718: Emergency energy conservation repeals. | Comparable to Section 3248. |
Section 4723: Repeal of survey of energy saving potential. | Comparable to Section 3250. |
Section 4725: Repeal of energy auditor training and certification. | Comparable to Section 3252. |
Section 4727: Repeal of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989. | No comparable section in this bill. |
Section 4736: Repeal of advanced buildings for 2005 program. | No comparable section in this bill. |
| Other Provisions in the House Bill |
No comparable section in this bill. | Section 3113: Report on energy and water savings potential from thermal insulation. |
No comparable section in this bill. | Section: 3114: Battery storage report. |
No comparable section in this bill. | Section 3115: Federal purchase requirement. |
No comparable section in this bill. | Section 3118: Operation of battery recharging stations in parking areas used by Federal employees. |
No comparable section in this bill. | Section 3119: Report on energy savings and greenhouse gas emissions reduction from conversion of captured methane to energy. |
No comparable section in this bill. | Section 3121: Inclusion of Smart Grid capability on Energy Guide labels. |
No comparable section in this bill. | Section 3124: No warranty for certain certified Energy Star products. |
No comparable section in this bill. | Section 3125: Clarification to effective date for regional standards. |
No comparable section in this bill. | Section 3126: Internet of Things report. |
No comparable section in this bill. | Section 3127: Energy savings from lubricating oil. |
No comparable section in this bill. | Section 3142: Voluntary nature of building asset rating program. |
No comparable section in this bill. | Section 3151: Modifying product definitions. |
No comparable section in this bill. | Section 3152: Clarifying rulemaking procedures. |
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