S.Amdt. 4679
What it does: 21 changes: inserts text in 3 places, replaces text in 18 places
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)What it changes
21 changes to S. 3663 · 9 shown in the bill's text
Change 1: Inserts new text on page 308, between lines 22 and 23
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (13) Home area network.--The term "home area network" means a wireless or wired network that connects a home energy management system to--
Inserted: (A) smart meters and various smart energy devices; and
Inserted: (B) devices that enable simultaneous networking of multiple sensors and embedded computing devices that monitor and adjust energy use.
Inserted: (14) Home energy management system.--The term "home energy management system" means a system that--
Inserted: (A) is installed in a home by an accredited contractor that meets the minimum applicable requirements established under section 3004;
Inserted: (B) uses a combination of in-home display and computing devices, computer software, control equipment, sensors, and instrumentation to monitor or submeter and manage the energy use of a home by automating the control of programmable communicating thermostats to control--
Inserted: (i) the ventilation, cooling, and heating of a home;
Inserted: (ii) load control devices that control water heaters, pool pumps, and other plug loads;
Inserted: (iii) lighting; or
Inserted: (iv) smart appliances, such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators; and
Inserted: (C) provides reporting of information to the owner or occupant of a home to enable refinement of energy usage.
Original wording
On page 308, between lines 22 and 23, add the following:
Change 2: Replaces “(13)” with “(15)”
[struck: (13)][inserted: (15)]Original wording
On page 308, line 23, strike “(13)” and insert “(15)”.
Change 3: Replaces “(14)” with “(16)”
[struck: (14)][inserted: (16)]Original wording
On page 309, line 1, strike “(14)” and insert “(16)”.
Change 4: Replaces “(15)” with “(17)”
[struck: (15)][inserted: (17)]Original wording
On page 309, line 5, strike “(15)” and insert “(17)”.
Change 5: Replaces “(16)” with “(18)”
[struck: (16)][inserted: (18)]Original wording
On page 309, line 9, strike “(16)” and insert “(18)”.
Change 6: Replaces “(17)” with “(19)”
In S. 3663 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(16) Indian tribe.--The term "Indian tribe" has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
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[struck: 17][inserted: 19]) Natural gas utility.--The term "natural gas utility" means any person or State agency that transports, distributes, or sells natural gas at retail, including nonregulated utilities and utilities that are subject to State regulation.(18) Qualified contractor.--The term "qualified contractor" means a contractor that meets minimum applicable requirements established under section 3004(a).
Original wording
On page 309, line 13, strike “(17)” and insert “(19)”.
Change 7: Replaces “(18)” with “(20)”
In S. 3663 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(17) Natural gas utility.--The term "natural gas utility" means any person or State agency that transports, distributes, or sells natural gas at retail, including nonregulated utilities and utilities that are subject to State regulation.
(
[struck: 18][inserted: 20]) Qualified contractor.--The term "qualified contractor" means a contractor that meets minimum applicable requirements established under section 3004(a).(19) Quality assurance framework.--The term "quality assurance framework" means a policy adopted by a State to develop high standards for ensuring quality in ongoing efficiency retrofit activities in which the State has a role, including operation of the quality assurance program and creating significant employment opportunities, in particular for targeted workers.
Original wording
On page 309, line 18, strike “(18)” and insert “(20)”.
Change 8: Replaces “(19)” with “(21)”
[struck: (19)][inserted: (21)]Original wording
On page 309, line 22, strike “(19)” and insert “(21)”.
Change 9: Replaces “(20)” with “(22)”
[struck: (20)][inserted: (22)]Original wording
On page 310, line 5, strike “(20)” and insert “(22)”.
Change 10: Replaces “(21)” with “(23)”
In S. 3663 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(B) Inclusions.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), delivery of retrofit programs includes delivery of quality assurance reviews of rebate applications and field inspections for a portion of customers receiving rebates and conducted by a quality assurance provider, with the consent of participating consumers and without delaying rebate payments to participating contractors.
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[struck: 21][inserted: 23]) Quality assurance provider.--The term "quality assurance provider" means any entity that meets the minimum applicable requirements established under section 3006.(22) Rebate aggregator.--The term "rebate aggregator" means an entity that meets the requirements of section 3005.
Original wording
On page 310, line 22, strike “(21)” and insert “(23)”.
Change 11: Replaces “(22)” with “(24)”
[struck: (22)][inserted: (24)]Original wording
On page 311, line 1, strike “(22)” and insert “(24)”.
Change 12: Replaces “(23)” with “(25)”
In S. 3663 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(22) Rebate aggregator.--The term "rebate aggregator" means an entity that meets the requirements of section 3005.
(
[struck: 23][inserted: 25]) RESNET.--The term "RESNET" means the Residential Energy Services Network, which is a nonprofit certification and standard setting organization for home energy raters that evaluate the energy performance of a home.(24) Secretary.--The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Energy.
Original wording
On page 311, line 4, strike “(23)” and insert “(25)”.
Change 13: Replaces “(24)” with “(26)”
[struck: (24)][inserted: (26)]Original wording
On page 311, line 9, strike “(24)” and insert “(26)”.
Change 14: Replaces “(25)” with “(27)”
In S. 3663 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(24) Secretary.--The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Energy.
(
[struck: 25][inserted: 27]) Silver star home retrofit program.--The term "Silver Star Home Retrofit Program" means the Silver Star Home Retrofit Program established under section 3007.(26) State.--The term "State" means--
Original wording
On page 311, line 11, strike “(25)” and insert “(27)”.
Change 15: Replaces “(26)” with “(28)”
In S. 3663 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(25) Silver star home retrofit program.--The term "Silver Star Home Retrofit Program" means the Silver Star Home Retrofit Program established under section 3007.
(
[struck: 26][inserted: 28]) State.--The term "State" means--(A) a State;
Original wording
On page 311, line 15, strike “(26)” and insert “(28)”.
Change 16: Replaces “(27)” with “(29)”
In S. 3663 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(H) any other territory or possession of the United States.
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[struck: 27][inserted: 29]) Targeted worker.--The term "targeted worker" means--(A) an individual who (as determined by the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy)--
Original wording
On page 312, line 1, strike “(27)” and insert “(29)”.
Change 17: Replaces “(28)” with “(30)”
In S. 3663 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(B) a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.
(
[struck: 28][inserted: 30]) Vendor.--The term "vendor" means any retailer that sells directly to homeowners and contractors the materials used for the savings measures under section 3007.(29) Watersense product or service.--The term "WaterSense product or service" means a water-efficient product or service that meets specifications established by the Administrator under the WaterSense Program of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Original wording
On page 312, line 16, strike “(28)” and insert “(30)”.
Change 18: Replaces “(29)” with “(31)”
In S. 3663 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(28) Vendor.--The term "vendor" means any retailer that sells directly to homeowners and contractors the materials used for the savings measures under section 3007.
(
[struck: 29][inserted: 31]) Watersense product or service.--The term "WaterSense product or service" means a water-efficient product or service that meets specifications established by the Administrator under the WaterSense Program of the Environmental Protection Agency.SEC. 3003. HOME STAR RETROFIT REBATE PROGRAM.
Original wording
On page 312, line 20, strike “(29)” and insert “(31)”.
Change 19: Inserts new text on page 335, between lines 5 and 6
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (17) The purchase and installation of a home energy management system or home area network monitoring system for--
Inserted: (A) a home that has an analog pneumatic or electronic energy control system; or
Inserted: (B) a home that does not have a energy control system.
Original wording
On page 335, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following:
Change 20: Replaces “(16)” with “(17)”
[struck: (16)][inserted: (17)]Original wording
On page 335, line 7, strike “(16)” and insert “(17)”.
Change 21: Inserts new text on page 338, between lines 6 and 7
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (5) Home energy management systems and home area network monitoring systems.--Except as provided in paragraph (4), the total amount of a rebate provided to the owner of a home or a designee for the purchase and installation of a home energy management system or home area network monitoring system under subsection (b)(17) shall be equal to the lesser of--
Inserted: (A) $1,000 per measure; or
Inserted: (B) 50 percent of the cost of installing and purchasing the home energy management system or home area network monitoring system.
Original wording
On page 338, between lines 6 and 7, insert the following:
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As printed
SA 4679. Mr. WYDEN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 3663, to promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 308, between lines 22 and 23, add the following:
(13) Home area network.--The term “home area network” means a wireless or wired network that connects a home energy management system to--
(A) smart meters and various smart energy devices; and
(B) devices that enable simultaneous networking of multiple sensors and embedded computing devices that monitor and adjust energy use.
(14) Home energy management system.--The term “home energy management system” means a system that--
(A) is installed in a home by an accredited contractor that meets the minimum applicable requirements established under section 3004;
(B) uses a combination of in-home display and computing devices, computer software, control equipment, sensors, and instrumentation to monitor or submeter and manage the energy use of a home by automating the control of programmable communicating thermostats to control--
(i) the ventilation, cooling, and heating of a home;
(ii) load control devices that control water heaters, pool pumps, and other plug loads;
(iii) lighting; or
(iv) smart appliances, such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators; and
(C) provides reporting of information to the owner or occupant of a home to enable refinement of energy usage.
On page 308, line 23, strike “(13)” and insert “(15)”.
On page 309, line 1, strike “(14)” and insert “(16)”.
On page 309, line 5, strike “(15)” and insert “(17)”.
On page 309, line 9, strike “(16)” and insert “(18)”.
On page 309, line 13, strike “(17)” and insert “(19)”.
On page 309, line 18, strike “(18)” and insert “(20)”.
On page 309, line 22, strike “(19)” and insert “(21)”.
On page 310, line 5, strike “(20)” and insert “(22)”.
On page 310, line 22, strike “(21)” and insert “(23)”.
On page 311, line 1, strike “(22)” and insert “(24)”.
On page 311, line 4, strike “(23)” and insert “(25)”.
On page 311, line 9, strike “(24)” and insert “(26)”.
On page 311, line 11, strike “(25)” and insert “(27)”.
On page 311, line 15, strike “(26)” and insert “(28)”.
On page 312, line 1, strike “(27)” and insert “(29)”.
On page 312, line 16, strike “(28)” and insert “(30)”.
On page 312, line 20, strike “(29)” and insert “(31)”.
On page 335, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following:
(17) The purchase and installation of a home energy management system or home area network monitoring system for--
(A) a home that has an analog pneumatic or electronic energy control system; or
(B) a home that does not have a energy control system.
On page 335, line 7, strike “(16)” and insert “(17)”.
On page 338, between lines 6 and 7, insert the following:
(5) Home energy management systems and home area network monitoring systems.--Except as provided in paragraph (4), the total amount of a rebate provided to the owner of a home or a designee for the purchase and installation of a home energy management system or home area network monitoring system under subsection (b)(17) shall be equal to the lesser of--
(A) $1,000 per measure; or
(B) 50 percent of the cost of installing and purchasing the home energy management system or home area network monitoring system.
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Senate amendment submitted
September 29, 2010