H.R. 3727

Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act

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112th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3727

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 19, 2011

Mr. Aderholt introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act.

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Innovative component technologies

Section 342(f) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6313(f)) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (1), by striking paragraphs (2) through (5) and inserting paragraphs (2) through (6); and

(2)

by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

(6)

Innovative component technologies

Subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) shall not apply to a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer components if the manufacturer has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the component model reduces energy consumption at least as much as if such subparagraph were to apply. In support of any demonstration under this paragraph, a manufacturer shall provide to the Secretary all data and technical information necessary to fully evaluate its application.

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