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Grants for Businesses: Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency

This act establishes a grant program for small and medium-sized manufacturing firms to help them invest in clean energy and improve energy efficiency. This can lead to lower energy costs for businesses, reduced pollution, and increased competitiveness, potentially resulting in more stable jobs and lower product prices.
Key points
Small and medium-sized manufacturing firms can receive up to $300,000 in grants for projects that improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Grants cover up to 50% of eligible project costs, supporting investments in modern technologies and processes.
The program aims to help businesses reduce energy consumption and pollution, contributing to environmental protection and financial savings.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1956
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2021-05-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Manufacturing Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1956.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Small and medium-sized manufacturing firms can receive up to $300,000 in grants for projects that improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Grants cover up to 50% of eligible project costs, supporting investments in modern technologies and processes.
  • The program aims to help businesses reduce energy consumption and pollution, contributing to environmental protection and financial savings.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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