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42 U.S.C. § 6299 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6299. Authority to obtain information
(a) In general
For purposes of carrying out this part, the Commission and the Secretary may each sign and issue subpenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant books, records, papers, and other documents, and may each administer oaths. Witnesses summoned under the provisions of this section shall be paid the same fees and mileage as are paid to witnesses in the courts of the United States. In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpena served, upon any persons subject to this part, the Commission and the Secretary may each seek an order from the district court of the United States for any district in which such person is found or resides or transacts business requiring such person to appear and give testimony, or to appear and produce documents. Failure to obey any such order is punishable by such court as a contempt thereof.
(b) Confidentiality
Any information submitted by any person to the Secretary or the Commission under this part shall not be considered energy information as defined by section 796(e)(1) of title 15 for purposes of any verification examination authorized to be conducted by the Comptroller General under section 6381 of this title.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 329, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 928; Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 691(b)(2), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3288; Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(b)(4), Mar. 17, 1987, 101 Stat. 125.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1987—Pub. L. 100–12 inserted headings for subsecs. (a) and (b).
1978—Pub. L. 95–619 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”, meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, wherever appearing.
42 U.S.C. § 6304 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6304. Injunctive enforcement
The United States district courts shall have jurisdiction to restrain (1) any violation of section 6302 of this title and (2) any person from distributing in commerce any covered product which does not comply with an applicable rule under section 6294 or 6295 of this title. Any such action shall be brought by the Commission, except that any such action to restrain any violation of section 6302(a)(3) of this title which relates to requirements prescribed by the Secretary, any violation of section 6302(a)(4) of this title which relates to requests of the Secretary under section 6296(b)(2) of this title, or any violation of paragraph (5), (6), (7), or (8) of section 6302(a) of this title shall be brought by the Secretary. Any such action to restrain any person from distributing in commerce a general service incandescent lamp that does not comply with the applicable standard established under section 6295(i) of this title or an adapter prohibited under section 6302(a)(7) of this title may also be brought by the attorney general of a State in the name of the State. Any such action may be brought in any United States district court for a district wherein any act, omission, or transaction constituting the violation occurred, or in such court for the district wherein the defendant is found or transacts business. In any action under this section, process may be served on a defendant in any other district in which the defendant resides or may be found.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 334, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 929; Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 691(b)(2), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3288; Pub. L. 110–140, title III, § 321(f), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1586; Pub. L. 114–11, title II, § 201(4), Apr. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 189.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–11 substituted “paragraph (5), (6), (7), or (8) of section 6302(a)” for “section 6302(a)(5)” and “section 6302(a)(7)” for “section 6302(a)(6)”.
2007—Pub. L. 110–140 inserted after second sentence “Any such action to restrain any person from distributing in commerce a general service incandescent lamp that does not comply with the applicable standard established under section 6295(i) of this title or an adapter prohibited under section 6302(a)(6) of this title may also be brought by the attorney general of a State in the name of the State.”
1978—Pub. L. 95–619 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”, meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, wherever appearing.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 110–140 effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 6308 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6308. Annual report
The Secretary shall report to the Congress and the President either (1) as part of his annual report, or (2) in a separate report submitted annually, on the progress of the program undertaken pursuant to this part and on the energy savings impact of this part. Each such report shall specify the actions undertaken by the Secretary in carrying out this part during the period covered by such report, and those actions which the Secretary was required to take under this part during such period but which were not taken, together with the reasons therefor. Nothing in this section provides a defense or justification for a failure by the Secretary to comply with a nondiscretionary duty as provided for in this part.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 338, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 932; Pub. L. 95–619, title IV, § 425(h), title VI, § 691(b)(2), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3266, 3288; Pub. L. 100–12, § 10, Mar. 17, 1987, 101 Stat. 124.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1987—Pub. L. 100–12 inserted at end “Nothing in this section provides a defense or justification for a failure by the Secretary to comply with a nondiscretionary duty as provided for in this part.”
1978—Pub. L. 95–619 inserted requirement that each report under this section should account for actions taken by the Secretary, as well as actions not taken, during the covered period in carrying out this part and substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”, meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration.
42 U.S.C. § 6309 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6309. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Authorizations for Secretary
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary not more than the following amounts to carry out his responsibilities under this part—
(1) $1,700,000 for fiscal year 1976;
(2) $1,500,000 for fiscal year 1977;
(3) $3,300,000 for fiscal year 1978; and
(4) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1979.
Amounts authorized for such purposes under paragraph (3) shall be in addition to amounts otherwise authorized and appropriated for such purposes.
(b) Authorizations for Commission
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission not more than the following amounts to carry out its responsibilities under this part—
(1) $650,000 for fiscal year 1976;
(2) $700,000 for fiscal year 1977;
(3) $700,000 for fiscal year 1978; and
(3) 1 $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1979.
(c) Other authorizations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to be allocated not more than the following amounts—
(1) $1,100,000 for fiscal year 1976;
(2) $2,500,000 for fiscal year 1977; and
(3) $1,800,000 for fiscal year 1978.
Such amounts shall, and any amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), may be allocated by the Secretary to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 339, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 932; Pub. L. 95–70, § 3, July 21, 1977, 91 Stat. 276; Pub. L. 95–619, title IV, § 426, title VI, § 691(b)(2), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3267, 3288; Pub. L. 100–12, § 11(b)(8), Mar. 17, 1987, 101 Stat. 126; Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5115(c), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1433.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “National Institute of Standards and Technology” for “National Bureau of Standards” in closing provisions.
1987—Pub. L. 100–12 inserted headings for subsecs. (a) to (c).
1978—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–619, §§ 426(a), 691(b)(2), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”, meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, in text preceding par. (1), “$3,300,000” for “$1,500,000” in par. (3), added par. (4), and provided that amounts authorized under par. (3) would be in addition to amounts otherwise authorized and appropriated.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 95–619, § 426(b), added second par. (3) relating to fiscal year 1979.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 95–619, § 691(b)(2), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
1977—Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 95–70, § 3(a), substituted “$2,500,000” for “$700,000”.
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 95–70, § 3(b), substituted “$1,800,000” for “$700,000”.
42 U.S.C. § 6321 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6321. Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
(a) The Congress finds that—
(1) the development and implementation by States of laws, policies, programs, and procedures to conserve and to improve efficiency in the use of energy will have an immediate and substantial effect in reducing the rate of growth of energy demand and in minimizing the adverse social, economic, political, and environmental impacts of increasing energy consumption;
(2) the development and implementation of energy conservation programs by States will most efficiently and effectively minimize any adverse economic or employment impacts of changing patterns of energy use and meet local economic, climatic, geographic, and other unique conditions and requirements of each State; and
(3) the Federal Government has a responsibility to foster and promote comprehensive energy conservation programs and practices by establishing guidelines for such programs and providing overall coordination, technical assistance, and financial support for specific State initiatives in energy conservation.
(b) It is the purpose of this part to promote the conservation of energy and reduce the rate of growth of energy demand by authorizing the Secretary to establish procedures and guidelines for the development and implementation of specific State energy conservation programs and to provide Federal financial and technical assistance to States in support of such programs.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 361, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 932; Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 691(b)(2), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3288.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1978—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95–619 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”, meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Report on Coordination of Energy Conservation Programs
text: Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 623, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3283, provided that not later than 6 months after Nov. 9, 1978, the Secretary of Energy submit a report on the coordination of Federal energy conservation programs involving State and local government.
42 U.S.C. § 6323a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6323a. Matching State contributions
For the base State Energy Conservation Program (part D of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, sections 361 through 366 [42 U.S.C. 6321–6326]), each State will hereafter match in cash or in kind not less than 20 percent of the Federal contribution.
(Pub. L. 98–473, title I, § 101(c) [title II], Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1837, 1861.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871, as amended. Part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, is classified generally to this part (§ 6321 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1985, as enacted by Pub. L. 98–473, and not as part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriation act:
Pub. L. 98–146, title II, Nov. 4, 1983, 97 Stat. 942.
42 U.S.C. § 6324 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6324. State energy efficiency goals
Each State energy conservation plan with respect to which assistance is made available under this part on or after August 8, 2005, shall contain a goal, consisting of an improvement of 25 percent or more in the efficiency of use of energy in the State concerned in calendar year 2012 as compared to calendar year 1990, and may contain interim goals.
(Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 364, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 935; Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 691(b)(2), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3288; Pub. L. 101–440, § 2(a)(1), Oct. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 1006; Pub. L. 109–58, title I, § 123(b), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 616.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2005—Pub. L. 109–58 reenacted section catchline without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Each State energy conservation plan with respect to which assistance is made available under this part on or after October 1, 1991, shall contain a goal, consisting of an improvement of 10 percent or more in the efficiency of use of energy in the State concerned in the calendar year 2000 as compared to the calendar year 1990, and may contain interim goals.”
1990—Pub. L. 101–440 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “Upon the basis of the reports submitted pursuant to this part and such other information as is available, the Secretary shall, at the earliest practicable date, set an energy conservation goal for each State for 1980 and may set interim goals. Such goal or goals shall consist of the maximum reduction in the consumption of energy during any year as a result of the implementation of the State energy conservation plan described in section 6322(b) of this title which is consistent with technological feasibility, financial resources, and economic objectives, by comparison with the projected energy consumption for such State in such year. The Secretary shall specify the assumptions used in the determination of the projected energy consumption in each State, taking into account population trends, economic growth, and the effects of national energy conservation programs.”
1978—Pub. L. 95–619 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”, meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, wherever appearing.
42 U.S.C. § 6347 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6347. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–294, title V, § 591, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 761, authorized appropriations to Secretary of Energy of $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1981 and 1982, for industrial energy conservation demonstration projects designed to substantially increase productivity in industry.
Section was enacted as part of the Energy Security Act, and not as part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 6348 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6348. Energy efficiency in industrial facilities
(a) Grant program
(1) In general
The Secretary shall make grants to industry associations to support programs to improve energy efficiency in industry. In order to be eligible for a grant under this subsection, an industry association shall establish a voluntary energy efficiency improvement target program.
(2) Awarding of grants
The Secretary shall request project proposals and provide annual grants on a competitive basis. In evaluating grant proposals under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider—
(A) potential energy savings;
(B) potential environmental benefits;
(C) the degree of cost sharing;
(D) the degree to which new and innovative technologies will be encouraged;
(E) the level of industry involvement;
(F) estimated project cost-effectiveness; and
(G) the degree to which progress toward the energy improvement targets can be monitored.
(3) Eligible projects
Projects eligible for grants under this subsection may include the following:
(A) Workshops.
(B) Training seminars.
(C) Handbooks.
(D) Newsletters.
(E) Data bases.
(F) Other activities approved by the Secretary.
(4) Limitation on cost sharing
Grants provided under this subsection shall not exceed $250,000 and each grant shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the project for which the grant is made.
(5) Authorization
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection.
(b) Award program
The Secretary shall establish an annual award program to recognize those industry associations or individual industrial companies that have significantly improved their energy efficiency.
(c) Report on industrial reporting and voluntary targets
Not later than one year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall, in consultation with affected industries, evaluate and report to the Congress regarding the establishment of Federally mandated energy efficiency reporting requirements and voluntary energy efficiency improvement targets for energy intensive industries. Such report shall include an evaluation of the costs and benefits of such reporting requirements and voluntary energy efficiency improvement targets, and recommendations regarding the role of such activities in improving energy efficiency in energy intensive industries.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 131, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2836.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 6350 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6350. Industrial insulation and audit guidelines
(a) Voluntary guidelines for energy efficiency auditing and insulating
Not later than 18 months after October 24, 1992, the Secretary, after consultation with utilities, major industrial energy consumers, and representatives of the insulation industry, shall establish voluntary guidelines for—
(1) the conduct of energy efficiency audits of industrial facilities to identify cost-effective opportunities to increase energy efficiency; and
(2) the installation of insulation to achieve cost-effective increases in energy efficiency in industrial facilities.
(b) Educational and technical assistance
The Secretary shall conduct a program of educational and technical assistance to promote the use of the voluntary guidelines established under subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 133, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2840; Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1052(a)(2), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 717; Pub. L. 105–362, title IV, § 401(e), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3282.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and not as part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–362 struck out heading and text of subsec. (c). Text read as follows: “Not later than 2 years after October 24, 1995, and biennially thereafter, as part of the report required under section 6349(d) of this title, the Secretary shall report to the Congress on activities conducted pursuant to this section, including—
“(1) a review of the status of industrial energy auditing procedures; and
“(2) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the guidelines established under subsection (a) of this section and the responsiveness of the industrial sector to such guidelines.”
1995—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–66 in introductory provisions substituted “1995” for “1992”, and inserted “as part of the report required under section 6349(d) of this title,” after “and biennially thereafter,”.
42 U.S.C. § 6351 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6351. Coordination of research and development of energy efficient technologies for industry
(a) In general
As part of the research and development activities of the Advanced Manufacturing Office of the Department of Energy, the Secretary of Energy (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall establish, as appropriate, collaborative research and development partnerships with other programs within the Department of Energy that—
(1) leverage the research and development expertise of those programs to promote early stage energy efficiency technology development;
(2) support the use of innovative manufacturing processes and applied research for development, demonstration, and commercialization of new technologies and processes to improve efficiency (including improvements in efficient use of water), reduce emissions, reduce industrial waste, and improve industrial cost-competitiveness; and
(3) apply the knowledge and expertise of the Advanced Manufacturing Office to help achieve the program goals of the other programs.
(b) Reports
Not later than 2 years after December 18, 2012, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes actions taken to carry out subsection (a) and the results of those actions.
(Pub. L. 112–210, § 6, Dec. 18, 2012, 126 Stat. 1519; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title VI, § 6002, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2552.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act, and not as part of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–260, in introductory provisions, substituted “Advanced Manufacturing Office” for “Industrial Technologies Program” and “Department of Energy” for “Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (including the Building Technologies Program), the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, and the Office of Science”.
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 116–260, § 6002(1), substituted “Advanced Manufacturing Office” for “Industrial Technologies Program”.