S.Amdt. 1375
What it does: Adds SEC. 1___. REPORT ON ELECTROCHROMIC GLASS at the appropriate place in title I
Sen. Roger F. Wicker (R-MS)What it changes
1 change to S. 2657
Adds SEC. 1___. REPORT ON ELECTROCHROMIC GLASS at the appropriate place in title I
Adds a sectionInserted: SEC. 1___. REPORT ON ELECTROCHROMIC GLASS.
Inserted: (a) Definition of Electrochromic Glass.--In this section, the term "electrochromic glass" means glass that uses electricity to change the light transmittance properties of the glass to heat or cool a structure.
Inserted: (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the heads of other relevant agencies, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report that addresses the benefits of electrochromic glass, including the following:
Inserted: (1) Reductions in energy consumption in commercial buildings, especially peak cooling load reduction and annual energy bill savings.
Inserted: (2) Benefits in the workplace, especially visual comfort and employee health.
Inserted: (3) Benefits of natural light in hospitals for patients and staff, especially accelerated patient healing and recovery time.
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Original wording
At the appropriate place in title I, insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1375. Mr. WICKER (for himself and Mr. Markey) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2657, to support innovation in advanced geothermal research and development, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
At the appropriate place in title I, insert the following:
SEC. 1___. REPORT ON ELECTROCHROMIC GLASS.
(a) Definition of Electrochromic Glass.--In this section, the term “electrochromic glass” means glass that uses electricity to change the light transmittance properties of the glass to heat or cool a structure.
(b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the heads of other relevant agencies, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report that addresses the benefits of electrochromic glass, including the following:
(1) Reductions in energy consumption in commercial buildings, especially peak cooling load reduction and annual energy bill savings.
(2) Benefits in the workplace, especially visual comfort and employee health.
(3) Benefits of natural light in hospitals for patients and staff, especially accelerated patient healing and recovery time.
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Senate amendment submitted
March 3, 2020