H.R. 3727 (112th): Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act

Introduced:
Dec 19, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Aderholt [R-AL4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 4850 (same title)
Passed Senate with Changes — Sep 22, 2012

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 19, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 19, 2011
Referred to Committee Dec 19, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

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

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Last updated Dec 19, 2011.
2 pages

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12/19/2011--Introduced.
Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to exempt a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer component manufactured on or after January 1, 2009, from the requirement that it contain wall, ceiling, and door insulation of at least R-25 for coolers and R-32 for freezers, if the manufacturer has demonstrated to the Secretary of Energy (DOE) that such component model reduces energy consumption at least as much as if such requirement were to apply.

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  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 77: ENERGY CONSERVATION
  • Subchapter III: IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
  • Part A-1: Certain Industrial Equipment
  • Section 6313: Standards