Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
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Title
42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter
CH152
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17
Section Text
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(a) EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish a program, to be known as the “Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program”, under which the Secretary shall provide grants to eligible entities in accordance with this part.
(b) PurposeThe purpose of the program shall be to assist eligible entities in implementing strategies—(1) to reduce fossil fuel emissions created as a result of activities within the jurisdictions of eligible entities in a manner that—(A) is environmentally sustainable; and
(B) to the maximum extent practicable, maximizes benefits for local and regional communities;
(2) to reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; and
(3) to improve energy efficiency in—(A) the transportation sector;
(B) the building sector; and
(C) other appropriate sectors.
(Pub. L. 110–140, title V, § 542, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1668.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective DateSection effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as a note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
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