H.R. 85 would provide for the establishment of centers to encourage demonstration and commercial application of advanced energy methods and technologies.
Detailed Summary
<b>(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 8, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b>
Energy Technology Transfer Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to award grants for a five-year period to nonprofit institutions, state and local governments, cooperative extension services, or institutions of higher education to establish a geographically dispersed network of Advanced Energy Technology Transfer Centers, located in areas the Secretary determines have the greatest need of their services.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) give priority to applicants already operating or partnered with an outreach program capable of transferring such knowledge and information about advanced energy efficiency methods and technologies; (2) give preference to those that would significantly expand on or fill a gap in existing programs in a geographical region; and (3) consider the special needs and opportunities for increased energy efficiency for manufactured and site-built housing, including construction, renovation, and retrofit.
Sets forth Center activities and operations. Prescribes selection criteria.
Prohibits the use of grant funds for facilities construction.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/11/2008: Senate floor actions. Status: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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