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Rural Energy Savings Act
3/12/2024, 11:43 AM
Summary of Bill S 1821
The Rural Energy Savings Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1821, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to provide financial assistance to rural communities in order to help them improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. The bill specifically targets rural areas that may not have access to the same resources and programs as urban areas.
Under the Rural Energy Savings Act, eligible rural communities would be able to apply for loans to fund energy efficiency upgrades in homes, businesses, and public buildings. These upgrades could include things like installing energy-efficient appliances, improving insulation, and upgrading heating and cooling systems.
The goal of the bill is to not only help rural communities save money on their energy bills, but also to reduce overall energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. By investing in energy efficiency, the bill aims to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and improve the quality of life in rural areas. Overall, the Rural Energy Savings Act is a bipartisan effort to address the unique energy challenges faced by rural communities and promote sustainable energy practices.
Under the Rural Energy Savings Act, eligible rural communities would be able to apply for loans to fund energy efficiency upgrades in homes, businesses, and public buildings. These upgrades could include things like installing energy-efficient appliances, improving insulation, and upgrading heating and cooling systems.
The goal of the bill is to not only help rural communities save money on their energy bills, but also to reduce overall energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. By investing in energy efficiency, the bill aims to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and improve the quality of life in rural areas. Overall, the Rural Energy Savings Act is a bipartisan effort to address the unique energy challenges faced by rural communities and promote sustainable energy practices.
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Current Status of Bill S 1821
Bill S 1821 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill S 1821 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 6, 2023. Bill S 1821's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of June 6, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1821
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1821
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1821
Rural Energy Savings Act
Rural Energy Savings Act
A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to modify provisions relating to the rural energy savings program.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1821
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