2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 152 - Energy Independence and Security
Subchapter IV - Energy Savings in Government and Public Institutions
Part C - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants
Sec. 17152 - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 17152 (2016)
Section Name §17152. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Section Text (a) Establishment

The 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) Purpose

The 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.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 110–140, title V, §542, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1668.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 152 - ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER IV - ENERGY SAVINGS IN GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Part C - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants
Sec. 17152 - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Contains section 17152
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 121 Stat. 1668
Public Law References Public Law 110-140
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