To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water.

Bill: 113-hr-4801
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2014-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Congressional oversight
Energy efficiency and conservation
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government studies and investigations
Water storage
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-05
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to submit a report within one year on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in federal buildings and on the return on investment of installing the insulation. Requires the report to include: (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short-term and long-term (20 years) projections of such savings.

action_date: 2014-06-23
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to submit a report within one year on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in federal buildings and on the return on investment of installing the insulation. Requires the report to include: (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short-term and long-term (20 years) projections of such savings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5606)
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5606)
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4801.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5606-5607)
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Mr. Kinzinger (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 364.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-489.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-489.
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2014-06-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2014-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2014-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-05
text: Introduced in House