H.R. 4850 (112th): Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act

Introduced:
Apr 26, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Aderholt [R-AL4]
Status:
Died (Passed Senate with Changes)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and though it was passed by both chambers on September 22, 2012 it was passed in non-identical forms and the differences were never resolved.

Progress
Introduced Apr 26, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 26, 2012
Passed House Jun 26, 2012
Passed Senate with Changes Sep 22, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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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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Text

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Last updated Jan 01, 2012.
38 pages

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Library of Congress Summary

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6/26/2012--Passed House without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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 reduces energy consumption at least as much as if such requirement were to apply.

House Republican Conference Summary

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Background

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act requires newly manufactured walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers to use specific component technologies in order to meet Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency standards.  However, because the technical specifications for the components are so restrictive, some component technologies cannot be used in the manufacture of new walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers, despite the fact that using the component technology would meet or exceed the DOE energy efficiency standards set for walk-in coolers and freezers. 

Summary

H.R. 4850 would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide the Secretary of Energy authority to waive certain component specifications so long as the component manufacturer demonstrates that the component meets or exceeds Department of Energy energy efficiency standards. 

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