To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency materials pilot program, and for other purposes.
Bill: H.R.3296 | Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt (D-PA)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations for energy-efficiency materials to install in nonprofit buildings.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy efficiency 
            materials pilot program, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY MATERIALS PILOT PROGRAM.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section:
            (1) Applicant.--The term ``applicant'' means a nonprofit 
        organization that applies for a grant under this section.
            (2) Energy efficiency material.--
                    (A) In general.--The term ``energy efficiency 
                material'' means a material (including a product, 
                equipment, or system) the installation of which results 
                in a reduction in use of energy or fuel.
                    (B) Inclusions.--The term ``energy efficiency 
                material'' includes--
                            (i) a roof or lighting system or component 
                        of the system;
                            (ii) a window;
                            (iii) a door, including a security door;
                            (iv) a heating, ventilation, or air 
                        conditioning system or component of the system 
                        (including insulation and wiring and plumbing 
                        improvements needed to serve a more efficient 
                        system); and
                            (v) a renewable energy generation or 
                        heating system, including a solar, 
                        photovoltaic, wind, geothermal, or biomass 
                        (including wood pellet) system or component of 
                        the system.
            (3) Nonprofit building.--
                    (A) In general.--The term ``nonprofit building'' 
                means a building operated and owned by a nonprofit 
                organization.
                    (B) Inclusions.--The term ``nonprofit building'' 
                includes a building described in subparagraph (A) that 
                is--
                            (i) a hospital;
                            (ii) a youth center;
                            (iii) a school;
                            (iv) a social-welfare program facility;
                            (v) a facility of a faith-based 
                        organization; or
                            (vi) any other nonresidential and 
                        noncommercial structure.
            (4) Nonprofit organization.--The term ``nonprofit 
        organization'' means an organization that is described in 
        section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and 
        exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.
            (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
        of Energy.
    (b) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program to 
award grants to nonprofit organizations to purchase energy efficiency 
materials to install in nonprofit buildings.
    (c) Grants.--
            (1) Application.--The Secretary may award a grant under the 
        pilot program established under subsection (b) if an applicant 
        submits to the Secretary an application at such time, in such 
        form, and containing such information as the Secretary may 
        prescribe.
            (2) Criteria for grant.--In determining whether to award a 
        grant under the pilot program established under subsection (b), 
        the Secretary shall apply performance-based criteria, which 
        shall give priority to applicants based on--
                    (A) the energy savings expected to be achieved;
                    (B) the cost-effectiveness of the use of the energy 
                efficiency materials that are proposed to be purchased;
                    (C) an effective plan for evaluation, measurement, 
                and verification of energy savings; and
                    (D) the financial need of the applicant.
            (3) Limitation on individual grant amount.--Each grant 
        awarded under this section shall not exceed $200,000.
    (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2022 through 2026, to remain available until expended.
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